Path: uflorida!simulation From: simulation@uflorida.cis.ufl.edu (Moderator: Paul Fishwick) Subject: SIMULATION DIGEST V31 N7 Newsgroups: comp.simulation Reply-To: simulation@uflorida.cis.ufl.edu Sender: fishwick@uflorida.cis.ufl.edu Approved: fishwick@uflorida.cis.ufl.edu Distribution: world Volume: 31, Issue: 7, Thu Feb 25 21:36:14 EST 1993 +----------------+ | TODAY'S TOPICS | +----------------+ [GENERAL INFORMATION] Digital Alchemy [NEW QUESTIONS] Shift Register Simulation Simulating Insect Locomotion Wanted: EC Partners - Distributed DES Simulation of Protocols Statistical Modeling Simulating Computational Models Integrating IDEF and Simulation [REGARDING PAST QUESTIONS] Simula on Macs Experimenter Tool ACSL Tutorial Information [CALL FOR PAPERS/PARTICIPATION] Workshop on Computational Neurosciences Simulation Technology Multiconference High Performance Computing '94 Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems Performance and Reliability Estimation European Simulation Symposium Dynamics of Organizations and Information Systems * Moderator: Paul Fishwick, Univ. of Florida * Send topical mail to: simulation@bikini.cis.ufl.edu OR post to comp.simulation via USENET * Archives available via FTP to bikini.cis.ufl.edu (128.227.224.1). Login as 'anonymous', use your e-mail address as the password, change directory to pub/simdigest. Do 'binary' before any file transfers. * Simulation Tools available by doing above and changing the directory to pub/simdigest/tools. * Gopher link, containing digest and software archives, is available at gopher.cis.ufl.edu. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: [GENERAL INFORMATION] ------------------------------ From: billyboy@ie1next.me.umn.edu (Bill Frauly) Subject: Announcement: Digital Alchemy Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1993 02:04:36 GMT Re: Digital Alchemy, A three day conference on Creative Digital Media to take place in Minneapolis in April. Digital Alchemy, the Twin Cities first conference focusing on the expanding universe of creative digital media will be held April 8th, 9th, and 10th at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Minneapolis. This multi-day event will bring together the regional creators, designers, and producers in such emerging and diverse computer based mediums as computer animation, desktop video, interactive multi-media, and digital print together for the first time to learn and exchange information. In addition, a special seminar track is being specifically designed for business people who are already using these new communication tools, or who want to learn how. This event is being produced by the Electronic Artist Group, a locally based organization engaged in promoting creative activity in the digital, or computer enviroment. The group is over 300 strong with members working in animation, music, interactive media, video, print, and graphic design. Digital Alchemy is about helping to bring people up to speed on the latest tools, and techniques as well as acting as a focusing mechanism and catalyst to spur continued growth in this rapidly expanding realm. To recieve a conference program and registration info, as well as information on the E.A.G. call the Eletronic Artist Group's 24 hour voicemail/hotline, 649-4641, or write E.A.G. PO box 580783, Mpls, MN 55458. ------------------------------ Subject: [NEW QUESTIONS] ------------------------------ From: segrier@unix2.tcd.ie (Simon E. Grier) Subject: Shift Register Simulation ?? Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1993 15:54:02 GMT I am looking for a PC software package that can simulate shift registers processing a bit stream. Simple logic functions would also be desirable. If anyone knows of such a package (shareware, if possible) PLEASE PLEASE write back to me with such info. Thanks in advance, Simon Grier -- Silence is not the opposite of noise. It is merely the lack of it. ------------------------------ Date: 19 Feb 1993 02:21:10 +0000 (GMT) From: schwarz@elec.canterbury.ac.nz (Adam Schwarz) Subject: Insect simulation To: simulation@bikini.cis.ufl.edu Does anyone out there have any useful information/references regarding the simulation and optimisation of insect (leg) motion? Thank you, Adam (schwarz@elec.canterbury.ac.nz) ------------------------------ From: mussi@manolo.inria.fr (Philippe Mussi) Subject: Wanted: EC Partners for ESPRIT III Project - HPCN - Distributed DES Date: 19 Feb 93 15:07:24 GMT We (INRIA and two French companies) are looking for partners for an Esprit III industrial project in the field of Discrete Events Simulation. Our intent is to develop a distributed discrete event simulation package, based on an object oriented language. We are particularly (but not only) looking for industrial partners interested in developing real sized applications involving Discrete or Discrete/Continuous simulation, in the fields of, for example: -CIM -Telecommunications -Air or Road traffic control -Network management -Logistics -Training by simulation You should contact Bruno Arbaud (33-1-30-12-27-50, Fax 33-1-30-12-27-27) and/or myself (see below), preferably before March 9th. -- || Philippe MUSSI (mussi@manolo.inria.fr) INMOS || Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et Automatique T9000 || 2004 route des Lucioles, BP 93, F-06902 VALBONNE CEDEX V || FAX (33)93657858 Telex 970050F Telephone (33)93657891 ------------------------------ From: shome@eeserv.ee.umanitoba.ca (Tapas Shome) Subject: 7 layer ISO model of LAN simulation software. Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1993 01:45:17 GMT I am graduate student afiiliated with Electrical and Computer Engineering department, However I am doing self study of Computer Networking. I have Andrew S Tannen Baum's Networking text. However, I want to simulate some of the protocols to get real feeling of the system. Can some one suggest where to get some simulation package. All pointers will appreciated. Tapas Shome. -- Parallel Systems are easier to built than to use them---- MIT. E_mail: (Tapas Shome )shome@eeserv.ee.umanitoba.ca, tshome@ccu.umanitoba.ca AIM: Ordnung ist das halve Leben. Arbeit macht Ordnung. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 20 Feb 93 23:27:19 EST From: terry@solar.me.queensu.ca.me.queensu.ca (terry chung) To: "Paul Fishwick" Subject: Need help with statistical modelling problem I am currently researching possible statistical models for the optimization of branch cash holdings and the forecast of demands that might be placed on such holdings as it applies to the Canadian banking industry. The motivation behind this work arises from the recent changes to the Canadian Bank Act allowing primary reserve requirements to be phased out at which time a minimum cash holdings will no longer have to be maintained at bank branches (it is therefore in the Canadian banking industries interest to reduce bank cash holdings to a minimum as these funds are currently non-earning assets). Specificly I'm looking for a statistical model (ideally it would be already computerized) which will both optimize and forecast cash holdings for each individual branch BY DENOMINATION, as well as being useful in: 1) evaluating the feasibility of sharing cash between branches and automated cash machines, 2) evaluating the feasibility of 'just in time' versus fixed schedule cash delivery service to branches (if fixed schedule I would also need to assess which days each branch should order their cash shipment). Main questions: 1) Have any products been developed which focus specifically on branch cash holdings?? (Note: there does exist several systems which focus on automated cash machines. These systems however are inappropriate for branch cash modelling). 2) The closest inventory comparison to branch cash would be stock/bond/futures/options trading models and perishable goods models. Do any EXPERT systems exist to optimize/forecast such inventories which could conceivably be modified for my specific purpose?? Please address all replies to terry@solar.me.queensu.ca or if I can't be reached there for whatever reason please post. Thankyou in advance. P.S. I plan to post this in comp.simulation, sci.econ (what the hell might as well), sci.math.stat and comp.ai. If anyone has suggestions for other news groups I should look into or why I should not post to the above news groups please write me at the above address. Regards, terry ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 23 Feb 93 11:08:50 -0500 From: lisa@brc.uconn.edu (Lisa Bonadies-Lancor) To: fishwick@bikini.cis.ufl.edu Subject: Turing Equivalent Computational Models I am looking for any software that can emulate the following Turing equivalent computational models listed below: 1. General recursive functions defined by equational calculus 2. \lambda-definable functions 3. \mu-recursive functions & partial recursive functions 4. functions defined by canonical deduction systems 5. functions defined by certain algorithms over a finite alphabet 6. URM-computable functions 7. S-rudimentary formulas Any suggestions to any such sources would be greatly appreciated!! Please send information directly to: Lisa Lancor lisa@brc.uconn.edu Thanks in advance!!! ------------------------------ From: altman@jupiter.aitc.rest.tasc.com (David Altman) Subject: Simulation and Functional Modeling (IDEF) Date: 23 Feb 1993 16:19:48 GMT I am looking for any information regarding the sucessful integration between IDEF modeling and Simulation models. I know that both CACI's SimProcess and AT&T's Witness have links to automated IDEF modeling tools but I am interested in lessons learned from actual efforts. I am also interested in talking to anyone involved in object oriented simulation, especially those using it in business process re-engineering projects. You can post and repsonses here or reach me via email @ altman@tasc.com Thanks ------------------------------ Subject: [REGARDING PAST QUESTIONS] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Feb 93 09:50:13 GMT From: Rob Pooley Subject: Simulation on Macs You can get a fully working SIMULA compiler for the Mac for nothing from Lund Software. It is the same as the one they produce for SUN etc. and works fine. E-mail to Boris.Magnusson@dna.lth.se will get you the details. SIMULA has a built in package called class Simulation to handle discrete event simulation and the Mac version comes with some examples of how to use Mac windowing etc. If you need help with SIMULA you could read one of several books, such as R.J. Pooley, "Introduction to Programming with SIMULA", pub. Blackwell Scientific, ISBN 0-632-01422-9 G.M. Birtwistle et al "SIMULA BEGIN", Chartwell Bratt I would be happy to help if you had specific problems. Rob Pooley Computer Science Edinburgh University ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Feb 93 10:02:48 GMT From: Rob Pooley Subject: Experimentation If you send me your address I will send you copies of a couple of tech reports on the Experimenter tool, which was produced as part of the ESPRIT II IMSE project. The Experimenter was a sort of meta-modelling tool, which allowed systematic exploitation of models and their inter-connection. We showed it working with process based simulation (DEMOS and SIMULA), Petri net (GreatSPN), queueing networks (QNAP 2) and workload capture (Workser) tools, with suitably modified interfaces. It isn't available except under PCTE and SUN View, but it has a lot of nice ideas. Rob Pooley Computer Science Edinburgh University ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1993 7:03:52 -0700 (MST) From: CELLIER@EVAX2.ENGR.ARIZONA.EDU (Francois E. Cellier) Subject: For Simulation Digest Response to Ky Chow (SIMULATION DIGEST V31 N6) ---------------------------------------------- > Subject: Advance Continuous Simulation Language > > I am new to the above-mentioned software and I need some general literature > or readings materials for the package. > > Please don't suggest the ACSL manual because I have them but it is not meant > for direct reading. What I want is some text, introduction, tutorial and > programs example. I have knowledge in Fortran, Control System, C and > Mechanics. Please help and thank you in advance. > > KY CHOW Your message doesn't tell me enough to fully understand what your problem is. It is correct that the ACSL manual is a reference manual, not a teaching manual. However, simulation languages are so simple to use that you CAN learn ACSL from the manual. Just don't start with page 1. Start with the simplest example in the example section, try to identify the elements of the program, and refer to the alphabetic reference section when you don't understand a particular keyword. As far as I know, a teaching manual for ACSL does not exist. Thus, if your problems are indeed related to mastering the syntax of ACSL, the above outlined approach will certainly work. However, I suspect that what you are trying to tell us is that you have difficulties understanding how models are constructed, what a state-space representation of a dynamical system is, etc., i.e., that your difficulties are NOT related to the syntax of ACSL, but rather to the underlying principles of continuous system modeling. If this is the case, I recommend you my book: F.E.Cellier (1991), "Continuous System Modeling," Springer-Verlag, New York, 755p. This book IS a textbook, i.e., is written for students (especially graduate students) to learn how to model systems. It also contains many ACSL examples, and shows how they work, but it is NOT a simple tutorial for ACSL. Best regards Francois E. Cellier, Ph.D. Associate Professor Dept. of Electr. & Comp. Engr. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85721 U.S.A. Phone: +1(602)621-6192 FAX: +1(602)621-8076 E_Mail: Cellier@ECE.Arizona.Edu ------------------------------ Subject: [CALL FOR PAPERS/PARTICIPATION] ------------------------------ From: mwitten@hermes.chpc.utexas.edu Subject: Workshop In Computational Neuroscience To: simulation@bikini.cis.ufl.edu Date: Thu, 18 Feb 93 8:46:38 CST *********************************************************************** ** ** ** UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM CENTER FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING ** ** ** ** Workshop Series In Computational Medicine And Public Health** ** ** ** Announces ** ** ** ** A Workshop On Computational Neurosciences ** ** ** ** 14-15 May 1993 ** ** ** ** Austin, Texas ** ** ** *********************************************************************** Workshop Director: ----------------- Dr. Matthew Witten Associate Director, University of Texas System - CHPC Balcones Research Center 10100 Burnet Road, CMS 1.154 Austin, TX 78758-4497 USA Phone: (512) 471-2472 or (800) 262-2472 Fax : (512) 471-2445 email: m.witten@chpc.utexas.edu m.witten@uthermes.bitnet ***** Peliminary Program ***** List Of Current Speakers: ------------------------- Dr. Peter Fox, Director Research Imaging Center, UT HSC San Antonio Dr. Terry Mikiten, Associate Dean, Grad School of Biomedical Sciences, UT HSC San Antonio Dr. Robert Wyatt, Director, Institute For Theoretical Chemistry, UT Austin Dr. Elizabeth Thomas, Department of Chemistry, UT Austin Dr. George Adomian, Director, General Analytics Corporation, Athens, Georgia Dr. George Moore, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Dr. William Softky, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA Dr. Cathy Wu, Department of Biomathematics and Computer Science, UT Health Center, Tyler, TX Dr. Dan Levine, Department of Mathematics, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Dr. Michael Liebman, Senior Scientist, Amoco Technology Company, Naperville, Illinois Dr. George Stanford, Learning Abilities Center, UT Austin Dr. Tom Oakland, School of Education, UT Austin Dr. Matthew Witten, Associate Director, UT System - CHPC Objective, Agenda and Participants: ---------------------------------- The 1990's have been declared the Decade of the Mind. Understanding the mind requires the understanding of a wide variety of topics in the neurosciences. This Workshop is part of an ongoing series of workshops being held at the UT System Center For High Performance Computing; addressing issues of high performance computing and its role in medicine, dentistry, allied health disciplines, and public health. Prior workshops have covered Computational Chemistry and Molecular Design, and Computational Issues in the Life Sciences and Medicine. Upcoming workshops will focus on the subject areas of Computational Molecular Biology and Genetics, Biomechanics, and Physiological Modeling and Simulation. The purpose of this Workshop On Computational Neurosciences is to bring together interested scientists for the purposes of introducing them to state-of-the-art thinking and applications in the domain of neuroscience. Topics to be discussed range across the disciplines of neurosimulation, cognitive neuroscience, neural nets and their theory/application to a variety of problems, methods for solving numerical problems arising in neurology, learning abilities and disabilities, and neurological imaging. Lectures will be presented in a tutorial fashion, and time for questions and answers will be allowed. Attendence is open to anyone. A background in the neurosciences is not required. The size of the workshop is limited due to seating constraints. It is best to register as soon as possible. Schedule: -------- 14 May 1993 - Friday 8:00am - 9:00am Registration and Refreshments 9:00am - 9:15am Opening Remarks - Dr. James C. Almond, Director, UT System CHPC 9:15am - 10:00am Conference Overview - Dr. Matthew Witten 10:00am - 11:00am Dr. Peter Fox 11:00am - 11:30am Coffee Break 11:30am - 12:30pm Dr. Dan Levine 12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch Break 1:30pm - 2:30pm Dr. Michael Liebman 2:30pm - 3:30pm Dr. Cathy Wu 3:30pm - 4:00pm Coffee Break 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dr. Terry Mikiten 15 May 1993 - Saturday 8:00am - 9:00am Registration and Refreshments 9:00am - 10:00am Dr. George Moore 10:00am - 11:00am Dr. Robert Wyatt and Dr. Elizabeth Thomas 11:00am - 11:30am Coffee Break 11:30am - 12:30pm Dr. George Adomian 12:30am - 1:30pm Lunch Break 1:30am - 2:30pm Dr. George Stanford and Dr. Tom Oakland 2:30am - 3:30pm Dr. William Softky 3:30pm - 4:00pm Coffee Break 4:00pm - 5:00pm Closing Discussion and Remarks Poster Sessions: ---------------- While no poster sessions are planned, if enough conference participants indicate a desire to present a poster, we will make every attempt to accommodate the requests. If you are interested in presenting a poster presentation at this meeting, please contact the workshop director. Conference Proceedings: ---------------------- We will make every attempt to have a publication quality conference proceedings. All of the speakers have been asked to submit a paper covering the talk material. The proceedings will appear as a special issue of the series Advances In Mathematics And Computers In Medicine, which is part of the International Journal of Computers and Mathematics With Applications (Pergamon Press). Individuals wishing to have an appropriate paper included in this proceedings should contact the workshop director for manuscript details and deadlines. Conference Costs and Funding: ----------------------------- A nominal registration fee of US $50.00 will be charged by 1 April 93, and US $60.00 after that date. The conference proceedings will be an additional US $10.00 . The conference registration fee includes luncheon and refreshments for both days of the workshop. Accomodations: ------------- There are a number of very reasonable hotels near the UT System CHPC. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the workshop coordinator at the address below. Registration and Information: ---------------------------- Registration requests and further questions should be directed to: Ms. Leslie Bockoven Administrative Associate Workshop On Computational NeuroSciences UT System - CHPC Balcones Research Center 10100 Burnet Road, CMS 1.154 Austin, TX 78758-4497 Phone: (512) 471-2472 or (800) 262-2472 Fax : (512) 471-2445 Email: neuro93@chpc.utexas.edu neuro93@uthermes.bitnet ============ REGISTRATION FORM FOLLOWS - CUT HERE ========== NAME (As will appear on badge): AFFILIATION (As will appear on badge): ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX : EMAIL: Please answer the following questions as appropriate: Do you wish to purchase a copy of the conference proceedings? If yes, make sure to include the proceedings purchase fee. Do you have any special dietary requirements? If yes, what are they? Do you wish to present a poster? If yes, what will the proposed title be? Do you wish to include a manuscript in the conference proceedings? If yes, what will the proposed topic be? Do you wish to be on our Workshop Series mailing list? If yes, please give the address for announcements (email is okay) Do you need a hotel reservation? Do you anticipate needing local transportation? ==================== END OF REGISTRATION FORM ============================ ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Feb 93 02:27:02 GMT From: stockton@Sdsc.Edu Subject: Call for Papers, SIMTEC '93 To: simulation@bikini.cis.ufl.edu CALL FOR PAPERS**CALL FOR PAPERS**CALL FOR PAPERS**CALL FOR PAPERS 1993 INTERNATIONAL SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY MULTICONFERENCE SimTec93 * WNN93 * FNN93 November 7-10, 1993 * San Francisco, CA C A L L F O R P A P E R S The 1993 International Simulation Technology Multiconference will be held November 7-10, 1993 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott, California. The hotel is conveniently located with a view of the beautiful bay and near area attractions. SCOPE The multiconference is designed to provide up-to-date information on current simulation technology through formal and informal presentations, demonstrations, overviews and tutorials covering aspects of currently used and emerging technologies. Papers will cover assessment, methodology, tools, techniques, applications, implementation and facilities using a format designed to facilitate informal discussion and information interchange. HIGHLIGHTS Academic - Industrial - Government Paper Contest * Awards Luncheon Standards * Exhibits * Demonstrations * Tour NASA/Ames CONFERENCES SimTec93: International Simulation Technology Conference Simulation Applications * Emerging Technologies * Aerospace Virtual Reality * Imaging * Mission Earth * Facilities WNN93: Computational AI Conference and Workshop on Neural Networks: Neural Networks * Fuzzy Systems * Genetic Algorithms Chaos and Fractals * Biological Models * Virtual Reality *Implementations Standards Paper Competitions * NASA NN Users Group Meeting IEEE-NNC Glossary, Performance, Interfaces, Fuzzy, Virtual Reality * SCS NN & Simulation Standards FNN93: Tutorials and Standards Seminar Fuzzy Systems * Neural Networks * Computational AI [ S C S ] The Society for Computer Simulation P.O.Box 17900, San Diego, CA 92117-7900 (619) 277-3888, FAX: (619) 277-3930 E-Mail: SCS@sdsc.bitnet N A S A / Ames * N A S A / Goddard * N A S A / JSC INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE General Chair: Ted Lambert - SCS General Program: Martin Dost - SCS Associate Program: Ralph C. Huntsinger, Cal. State U., Chico Western Simulation Council: Barokh Khoshnevis - USC Local Arrangements: Norm Pobanz - Bechtel NASA/Ames Tour Arrangements: Bill Cameron, H. Berenji, S. Colombano NASA / ESA Representatives: Robert Savely - NASA/JSC Hamid Berenji - NASA/Ames Sylvano Colombano - NASA/Ames Robert Shelton - NASA/JSC Joseph Mica- NASA/Goddard Tim Cleghorn - NASA/JSC Robert Lea - NASA/JSC Juan Miro - ESA SimTec '93 Sponsor: SCS * Co-Sponsor: NASA * Cooperating: SPIE John McLeod - SCS Kevin Reilly - UAB Ratan Guha - UCF V. Honovar - Iowa State U. Wartain Jemian - Auburn U. Chris Ward - Auburn U. C. F. Chen - Boston U. Hassan Farhat - U. Nebraska Omaha Keith Klukis - Martin Marietta John Murphy - Westinghouse Dale Whittaker - Texas A & M Ben Clymer - SCS Norm Pobanz - Bechtel Stewart Schlesinger - SCS Martin Wildberger - EPRI Ralph Huntsinger - CS Chico Abdul Moaty Fayek - CS Chico Bill Cameron - NASA (ret.) Roy Latham - CGSD Dave O'Neil - SCS WNN * FNN Sponsor: SCS * Co-Sponsor: NASA * Cooperating: SPIE INNS Participating: IEEE-NNC Mary Lou Padgett - Auburn U. Walter J. Karplus - UCLA Lofti Zadeh - Berkeley Paul Werbos - NSF Bart Kosko -USC J. Brown-Thought Processes, Inc. E. Tzanakou - Rutgers U. David B. Hertz - U. Miami George Rogers - NSWC Ed Edwards - Motorola Louis Sheppard - UT Med. Branch Len Trejo - NOSC Holger Jaenisch - Nichols Resch Bob Clapp - ORNL Rao Vemuri - LLNL T. A. Roppel - Auburn U. Contact: Mary Lou Padgett, Auburn University, 1165 Owens Rd., Auburn, AL 36830 (205) 821-2472/3488 FAX: (205) 844-1809 mpadgett@eng.auburn.edu ****************************************************************** AUTHOR INSTRUCTIONS Paper containing original research contributions, tutorials, written, and oral descriptions of company thrusts and government projects are of interest. Fully refereed papers will be so labeled in the conference proceedings. Other presentations may be oral, or less formal and require only an abstract submission by MAY 1, 1993. Prospective authors are invited to submit full papers (maximum of 20 double-spaced pages please) describing original or tutorial work for review. Submit four copies of the manuscript by MAY 1, 1993. Papers received after that date will be considered on a space available basis. Please include: full name, affiliation, address, phone, fax, and e-mail addresses for each author and designate the author who is to be the primary contact. Authors must obtain employer, client, or government releases prior to submission of their final manuscript. Accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings provided authors adhere to published deadlines, transfer copyright, agree to present their papers to their peers, and pay one conference registration fee ($315 for members of the sponsoring organizations; $375 for non-members) per paper or accepted presentation. Suggestions for panel discussions or other conference activities are welcomed and solicited. Submit them (also) by MAY 1, 1993 for consideration and inclusion in the preliminary program of the conference. IMPORTANT KEY DATES Draft papers, proposals, May 1, 1993 and/or abstracts Camera-ready papers due June 30, 1993 SUBMIT TO: FOR SIMTEC '93 FOR WNN '93/FNN Martin Dost Mary Lou Padgett c/o 1165 Owens Road Auburn University Auburn, AL 36830 1165 Owens Road (205) 821-2472/3488 Auburn, AL 36830 Fax: (205) 844-1809 (205) 821-2472/3488 mpadgett@eng.auburn.edu Fax: (205) 844-1809 mpadgett@eng.auburn.edu ***************************************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Feb 93 02:37:33 GMT From: stockton@sdsc.edu Subject: High Perf. Computing '94 To: simulation@ufl.edu ***************************************************************** Announcement and Call for Papers HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING '94 Grand Challenges in Computer Simulation (Part of the 1994 International Simulation Conference) Sponsored by The Society for Computer Simulation April 11-April 15, 1994 Hyatt Regency Aventine * La Jolla, California The 1994 International Simulation Conference will feature the Second Special Symposium devoted to the impact of High Performance Computing on Computer Simulation. Topics to be addressed include: (1) high performance computing applications; (2) parallel algorithms and numerical methods; (3) methodologies to exploit HPC architectures; (4) visualization and validation of large scale computer simulations. Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts describing their work in these areas. The goal of the Symposium is to encourage innovation in High Performance Computing Technologies and to stimulate the use of these technologies in key areas of Computer Simulation. It will promote the exchange of ideas and information between universities, industry, and national laboratories supporting the development of High Performance Computing Applications which can provide solutions to current scientific and technical challenges. High Performance Computing Applications of interest include (but are not limited to): * 3-D Computational Fluid Dynamics Models * Combustion Systems simulation * Predictions of weather, climate, and global changes * Models of turbulence in fluid flows * Computational solid mechanics applications * Nuclear reactor safety analysis * Computational ocean sciences and systems * Nuclear fusion applications * Computational Chemistry KEY DATES: Three (3) copies of 300-word abstracts OR (preferred) a full paper for review to session organizers . . . . . . . . . . . BY OCTOBER 15, 1993 Notification of acceptance and author kits mailed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BY NOVEMBER 15, 1993 Camera-ready copy submitted to Society headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BY DECEMBER 31, 1993 Only previously unpublished work will be considered and, if accepted, will be published in the proceedings of the conference. Submit abstracts/papers with authors' complete addresses, phone, fax, and e-mail for consideration to: Dr. Adrian Tentner, Chairman or High Performance Computing High Performance Computing '94 The Society for Computer Simulation Argonne National Laboratory P.O.Box 17900 9700 S. Cass Avenue San Diego, CA 92177 Argonne, IL 60439 USA e-mail: tentner@pepper.ra.anl.gov Tel. (619)277-3888 ***************************************************************** ------------------------------ From: Dr. Anup Kumar Subject: Call for Papers To: fishwick@ufl.edu CALL FOR PAPERS Sixth ISCA* International Conference on Parallel And Distributed Computing Systems October 14-16, 1993 @ Galt House Hotel @ Louisville, Kentucky Sponsored by the International Society for Computers and their Application in cooperation with the Simulation and Architecture Technical Committees of the IEEE Computer Society Theme: The Sixth ISCA International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems is a forum for scientists and engineers throughout the world to present and exchange research results pertaining to Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems. Papers that address all aspects of Parallel and Distributed computing systems are solicited. Papers dealing with experimental results and software prototype are of particular interest. Topics of Interest: * Reconfigurable Systems * Modeling Analysis and Simulation * Distributed Computing * Interconnection Networks * Neural Networks * Reliability and Fault Tolerance * Partitioning and Scheduling * Parallel Algorithms * Parallel Languages and Compilers * Non-homogeneous Systems * Distributed Database * Applications of Parallel Computing * Performance Measurements * Distributed AI Systems Submission of Papers: Authors are requested to submit five copies (maximum 20 double spaced pages) to: Anup Kumar EMACS Department 123 J.B. Speed Building University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky 40292 Ph. (502) 588-7033 FAX: (502) email: a0kuma01@starbase.spd.louisville.edu Please mark the envelope "ISCA Submission". All submitted papers will be reviewed for merit and contents. The papers will be accepted as regular and short papers. Deadline for Submission: Manuscript must be submitted no later than March 25, 1993 Notification of Acceptance/Rejection June 29, 1993 Camera Ready Papers due July 31, 1993 GENERAL CHAIR: PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS: Dharma P. Agrawal Anup Kumar ECE Department Khaled A. Kamel North Carolina State Univ. EMACS Department Raleigh, NC 27695 University of Louisville Louisville, KY 40292 Tel: (919) 515-3984 Tel: (502) 588-6304 Fax: (919) 515-7382 Fax: (502) 852-4713 LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS CHAIR: PUBLICITY CHAIR: Arthur M. Riehl Adel S. Elmaghraby University of Louisville University of Louisville International Program Committee R. Ammar, U. of Connecticut (USA) J. Miller, U. of Georgia (USA) L.N. Bhuyan, Texas A&M U. (USA) M.B. Mirza, King Saud University (Saudi Arabia) J.D. Brock, U. of No. Carolina-Asheville (USA) M.R. Mukerjee, R.E.C. Allahabad (India) A. Chichayn, Royal Military Academy (Canada) J.D. Nicoud, Fed. Inst. of Tech. (Switz.) A.H. Desoky, U. of Louisville (USA) E.K. Park, U.S. Naval Acad. (USA) A. Datta, U. of Nevada (USA) H. Pham, Idaho National Lab (USA) M. Gouda, U. of Texas Austin (USA) D. Pradhan, Texas A&M U. (USA) C.R. Green, Strategic Defense Command (USA) R.K. Ragade, U. of Louisville (USA) R.K. Joshi, U. of Roorkee, (India) H. Sholl, U. of Connecticut (USA) P.K. Kalra, I.I.T. Kanpur (India) S. Shukla, Nav. Postgrad. Sch. (USA) C.S. Kang, Hann U., (Korea) M. Singhal, Ohio State U. (USA) V.O.K. Li, U. of Southern California (USA) A. Tantawi, IBM T.J. Watson (USA) K. Makki, U. of Nevada (USA) J.P. Thomesse, ENSEM (France) R. Melhem, U. of Pittsburgh (USA) M.A. Vouk, No. Carolina St. U. (USA) M. Mikhail, American U. (Egypt) Y. Yesha, U. of Maryland, BC (USA) M. Zohdy, Oakland U. (USA) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 23 Feb 93 17:07:45 EST From: nicol@cs.wm.edu (David Nicol) To: simulation@bikini.cis.ufl.edu Subject: tools workshop CALL FOR PARTICIPATION ICASE Workshop on Software Tools and Techniques for Performance and Reliability Estimation June 17-18 1993 As software and hardware systems become more complex there is an increasing need to use software tools to understand and predict their behavior. "Behavior" here can mean any one of a number of things---performance, reliability, correctness are examples. This workshop is intended to bring together researchers and users of such tools. The focus will be on the following questions. 1. What capabilities presently exist? 2. What additional capabilities are needed? 3. How can we design tools that better support integrated analyses? 4. How can we design tools that are themselves integrable? The format will a mixture of half-hour presentations, and open discussion. Those interested in making a presentation should contact the workshop organizers with a proposal by 15 March. By 1 April authors will be notified of acceptance. Two-page abstracts will be due 1 June and will be distributed at the workshop. The workshop will be held at the Institute for Computer Applications in Science and Engineering, NASA Langely Research Center, Hampton VA. Support for accommodations during the workshop may be available if needed. Workshop organizers are David Nicol Gianfranco Ciardo nicol@cs.wm.edu ciardo@cs.wm.edu 804-221-3458 804-221-3478 College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 ------------------------------ From: A.Verbraeck@IS.TWI.TUDelft.NL (Alexander Verbraeck) Subject: Call for Papers ESS'93 To: Fishwick@Fish.CIS.UFL.Edu (Paul A. Fishwick) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 93 17:24:41 MET CALL FOR PAPERS ESS'93 EUROPEAN SIMULATION SYMPOSIUM DELFT, THE NETHERLANDS OCTOBER 25-28, 1993 Main themes of the conference: Dynamic Modelling and Information Systems Multimedia Systems and Virtual Reality High-performance Computing and Simulation New Trends in Methods and Tools ------------------ ESS SERIES AND SCS ------------------ The ESS series (organized by SCS, the Society for Computer Simulation International) is now in its fourth year. ESS92 was held in Dresden and attended by 165 participants. ESS93 is sponsored by SCS, and co-sponsored by SiE (EC Special Interest Group "Simulation in Europe") and other Simulation Societies (Eurosim, CASS/PR China, JSST/Japan). SCS is an international non-profit organization founded in 1952. On a yearly basis SCS organizes 6 Simulation Conferences worldwide, cooperates in 2 others, and publishes the monthly magazine Simulation, a quarterly Transactions, and books. For more information, please tick the appropriate box on the reply card. SiE was established in January 1992. Special Interest Groups are Working Groups within the framework of the EC ESPRIT program to promote specific areas in Information Technology. SiE focuses on computer simulation and related fields. -------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEE -------------------- Conference Chairman Dr. Eugene Kerckhoffs. Delft University of Technology. Knowledge-based Systems Group. P.O. Box 356, 2600 AJ Delft, The Netherlands. Tel: +31 15 781315, Fax: +31 15 787141. E-Mail: eugene@dutisa.twi.tudelft.nl Program Chairman Dr. Alexander Verbraeck. Delft University of Technology. Department of Information Systems. P.O. Box 356, 2600 AJ Delft, The Netherlands. Tel: +31 15 783805, Fax: +31 15 786632. E-Mail: a.verbraeck@is.twi.tudelft.nl or winfave@duticai.tudelft.nl Program Co-chair (SiE representative) Prof.dr. Ghislain Vansteenkiste, University of Ghent, Coupure Links 653, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium. Tel: +32 91 645931, Fax.: +32 91 234941. E-mail: scsi@biomath.rug.ac.be Local Organizing Director Frits Wedman. Delft University of Technology. Faculty of Technical Mathematics and Informatics, P.O. Box 356, 2600 AJ Delft, The Netherlands. Tel: +31 15 783630, Fax: +31 15 787141. E-Mail: frits@dutisa.twi.tudelft.nl Conference Coordination and Finances Philippe Geril. The Society for Computer Simulation International, European Office Rainer Rimane, University of Erlangen - Nurnberg Exhibition Chair Frits Wedman, Dr. Alexander Verbraeck, Delft University of Technology ------------------------------- INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE ------------------------------- Dynamic Modelling and Information Systems ----------------------------------------- Valeria de Antonellis (Italy), John Evans (Hong Kong), Brian Hollocks (United Kingdom), Kaj Juslin (Finland), Wilfried Krug (Germany), Bo-Hu Li (China), Henri Muller (-Malek) (Belgium), Oscar Nierstrasz (Switzerland), Ramana Reddy (USA), Sadao Takaba (Japan), Alexander Verbraeck (The Netherlands), Folkert Wierda (Germany). Multimedia Systems and Virtual Reality -------------------------------------- Prof. J.D. Bolter (USA), John Hough (United Kingdom), Henk Koppelaar (The Netherlands), John Latta (USA), Charles v/d Mast (The Netherlands), Robert Stone (United Kingdom), Andy Tait (United Kingdom), Daniel Thalmann (Switzerland). High-Performance Computing and Simulation ----------------------------------------- Louis Birta (Canada), Peter Braspenning (The Netherlands), Felix Breitenecker (Austria), Jurgen Halin (Switzerland), Giuseppe Iazeolla (Italy), Walter Karplus (USA), Eugene Kerckhoffs (The Netherlands), Mirko Novak (Czechoslovakia), Thierry van der Pijl (Belgium), Brian Unger (Canada), Ghislain Vansteenkiste (Belgium), Mr. K.C. Varghese (Belgium), Emmanuel Vergison (Belgium). New Trends in Methods and Tools ------------------------------- Francois Cellier (USA), Roy Crosbie (USA), Florin - Gheorghe Filip (Romania), Ralph Huntsinger (USA), Andras Javor (Hungary), Milan Kotva (Czechoslovakia), Axel Lehmann (Germany), Paul Luker (USA), Yury Merkuryev (Latvia), Mike Novels (United Kingdom), Tuncer Oren (Canada), Dennis Pegden (USA), Frits Post (The Netherlands), Bernd Schmidt (Germany), Thomas Schriber (USA), Rob Sierenberg (The Netherlands), Helena Szczerbicka (Germany), Heinz Weigl (Austria), Chuan Yuan Wen (China), Richard Zobel (United Kingdom). ------------------ SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM ------------------ The 1993 SCS European Simulation Symposium is structured around four major themes: applications of simulation in information systems, simulation aspects of multimedia systems and virtual reality, high- performance computing and simulation, and new trends in simulation methods and tools. A parallel track will be devoted to each of the four topics. 1. DYNAMIC MODELLING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Simulation is a fruitful approach for analyzing dynamic aspects of information systems, including the behaviour of actors and organizations employing information systems. The approach recognizes that activities happen concurrently in organizations, and that methods are needed to adequately model concurrency. Dynamic modelling techniques are useful for problem solving in production and administrative logistics. Topics include: - dynamic modelling of information systems - CAD, CAM, CIM, CIME, CAE systems - simulation and scheduling - concurrent engineering techniques 2. MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS AND VIRTUAL REALITY Due to the decreased prices of powerful hardware and the introduction of specialized hardware, multimedia systems and virtual reality are currently in the focus of attention. As virtual reality has many aspects in common with simulation, and as simulation output and model building can benefit highly from multimedia technology, we are looking for papers on: - multimedia, hypermedia, data compression / fusion - virtual reality techniques and applications - simulation in education and training - simulation in entertainment and gaming 3. HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING AND SIMULATION Much research is spent nowadays on methods, algorithms and software for parallel and distributed hardware. There are strong relations between simulation and parallel processing. In large-scale, complex and real-time simulation, parallel processing is used to increase performance. On the other hand, simulation is useful in the analysis and evaluation of parallel processes. Conference topics include: - parallel methods in (continuous, discrete) simulation - software tools for simulation on parallel and distributed hardware - applications of simulation on parallel and distributed hardware - simulation of (massively) parallel processes, neural networks 4. NEW TRENDS IN METHODS AND TOOLS More and more fields recognize the importance of simulation nowadays. Conversely, other disciplines are being introduced into the simulation field such as graphics and knowledge engineering. This sets new goals for simulation methods and tools. The integration of simulation and artificial intelligence, object oriented analysis and design, visualisation technology, and other fields, remain relatively unexplored. We therefore would like to receive papers on: - methods and techniques in simulation - (object-oriented) simulation software tools, advanced environments - DBMS, AI and neural networks in simulation - iconics, animation, graphics, scientific visualisation Simulation in EC projects ------------------------- Sessions will be organized dealing with simulation in EC ESPRIT and DELTA projects. These sessions will be included as separate sessions in the above tracks. Invited speakers ---------------- In each of the four tracks of the conference, an invited speaker will give a special in-depth presentation, which will be included in the proceedings of the conference. Furthermore, two plenary presentations will be given by: Henk G. Sol, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands Dynamic Modelling of Information Systems Ben Delaney, Cyberedge Journal, USA The Relation between Simulation, Virtual Reality and Multimedia Technology -------------------------- DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS -------------------------- Extended abstracts of the papers (two pages typewritten without drawings and tables) are due to arrive IN QUADRUPLICATE at the SCS European Office BEFORE MARCH 25, 1993. Please, mention in your abstract the novel elements in your research and its contribution to the field of simulation. Only original papers, written in English, which have not previously been published elsewhere will be accepted. In case you want to organize a panel discussion, please contact the program chairman. Authors are expected to register early (at a reduced fee) and to attend the conference at their own expense to present the accepted papers. Without early registration and payment, the paper will not be published in the Conference Proceedings. Each abstract will be reviewed by at least three members of the International Program Committee. The notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent by MAY 15, 1993. An author kit with complete instructions for preparing a camera-ready copy for the Proceedings will be sent to authors of accepted abstracts. The camera-ready copy of the papers must be in by AUGUST 15, 1993. In order to guarantee a high-quality conference, the full papers will be reviewed as well, to check whether the suggestions of the program committee have been incorporated. The nominees for the best paper awards will then be selected as well. The official conference language and the language of the accepted papers is English. ----------------- BEST PAPER AWARDS ----------------- The 1993 European Simulation Symposium will award the best four papers, one in each of the four tracks. From these four papers, the best overall paper of the conference will be chosen. The selection procedure will be as follows: The Program Committee nominates the four best papers in each track. The 16 chosen papers will be presented in four special sessions, where the presentation of the paper and the response to questions will be judged as well. In each track, one paper will be chosen as best paper of that track. The awarded papers will be published in an International Journal, if necessary after incorporating modifications in the paper. The Program Committee chooses the overall best paper of the conference from these four papers. The author of the best paper will be awarded at the conference dinner. ---------------- REGISTRATION FEE ---------------- ----------------------------------------------- |Author |SCS member *) |Other partic. | ----------------------------+---------------+--------------+--------------| |Registration before |BF 15000 |BF 15000 |BF 17000 | |August 31, 1993 |(375 ECU) |(375 ECU) |(425 ECU) | |---------------------------+---------------+--------------+--------------| |Registration after Aug 31 |preregistration|BF 17000 |BF 20000 | |or at the conference |required |(425 ECU) |(500 ECU) | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *) or members of Eurosim, CASS, and JSST Registration fees should preferably be paid in Belgian Francs or ECUs, but can also be paid in the equivalent amount of US$, DM or FF. Payment is possible by Creditcard (Visa, American Express, Mastercard/Eurocard). The registration fee includes one copy of the Conference Proceedings, coffee and tea during the breaks, all lunches, a welcome cocktail, the conference dinner, and free participation in one of the basic tutorials and open meetings on Monday, October 25th, 1993. ---------------------- CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ---------------------- The Society for Computer Simulation International European Office, c/o Philippe Geril University of Ghent Coupure Links 653, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium Tel/Fax: +32 91 234941, E-Mail: scsi@biomath.rug.ac.be ---------------------- CONFERENCE INFORMATION ---------------------- The first day (Monday October 25th, 1993) consists of a preprogram with tutorials and open meetings. The subsequent 2.5 days cover the parallel sessions of paper presentations. Special sessions include the plenary session, paper award sessions, vendor presentations and sessions organized by the Esprit Special Interest Group "Simulation in Europe". Tutorials --------- Monday morning, at least four tutorials will be given. Participation in one of these tutorials is included in the registration fee of the conference. These tutorials give a state-of-the-art overview of each of the four main themes of this conference. Monday afternoon, a number of advanced tutorials are scheduled. To attend advanced tutorials an additional payment is required. If you have suggestions for advanced tutorial topics, please contact the program chairman. SiE Meeting ----------- Monday afternoon, an open meeting of the ESPRIT Special Interest Group "Simulation in Europe" (SiE) will be held. Discussion topics will be, among others, methodologies, standards, interfaces, ease of use, advanced environments, high-performance simulation, and simulation in EC projects. Other Meetings -------------- Several User Group meetings for simulation languages and tools will be organized on Monday. It is possible to have other meetings on Monday as well. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please contact the Conference Chairman. We will be happy to provide a meeting room and other necessary equipment. Vendor sessions, Demonstrations and Video presentations ------------------------------------------------------- For demonstrations or video sessions, please contact SCS International at the European Office. Special sessions within the scientific program will be set up for vendor presentations. Exhibits -------- An exhibition will be held in the central hall, which connects the lecture halls, and where all participants meet for coffee and tea. There will be a special exhibition section for universities and non- profit organisations, and a special section for publishers and commercial stands. If you would like to participate in the exhibition, please contact the SCS European Office. ----- VENUE ----- Delft is one of the best preserved old Dutch cities. It is not far from The Hague (10 km), Rotterdam (15 km) and Amsterdam (60 km), which all can be reached from Delft by train (every 15 minutes). Delft is famous for its canals, historical buildings, and its New Church with the crypt of the Royal Family and the Mausoleum of Prince William I (the architect of the Dutch independence). At the Royal Delftware Factory "De Porceleyne Fles", one can visit the splendid permanent exhibition and attend handpainting demonstrations. Delft can be reached from Schiphol Airport (one of Europe's mainports) by train in about 40 minutes. Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is the second largest technical university in Western Europe with 12 Faculties, a teaching and research staff of 1400, a support staff of 2400, and 13000 students. The university belongs to the leading technical universities of Europe. 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The paper belongs to the conference theme (please tick one): _ Dynamic Modelling and Information Systems _ Multimedia Systems and Virtual Reality _ High-Performance Computing and Simulation _ New Trends in Methods and Tools Please tick the following box when your research is carried out as an EC (Esprit/Delta) project: _ The paper covers simulation in EC-projects If you would like to receive more information about SCS and its activities, please tick the following box: _ YES, I would like to know more about SCS --------------------------------------------------------------------- Please mail this reply card immediately to: Philippe Geril, Society for Computer Simulation International, European Office, University of Ghent, Coupure Links 653, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium (Fax number: +32 91 234941) or send it by e-mail to: SCSI@biomath.rug.ac.be (Philippe Geril) --------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ From: winfave@dutiws.TWI.TUDelft.NL (A.Verbraeck.IS-tel-3805) Subject: CFP: HICSS-27 Minitrack on Modelling Dynamics of Organizations and IS Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1993 00:11:32 GMT CALL FOR PAPERS MINITRACK ON MODELLING THE DYNAMICS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS H I C S S - 2 7 Hawaii International Conference on System Science Maui, Hawaii, January 4-7, 1994 Coordinators ============ Pieter W.G. Bots, Alexander Verbraeck, Henk G. Sol Delft University of Technology. Introduction ============ Dynamics is an inherent characteristic of our society in general and of organizations in particular. It is the dynamic behaviour that enables organizations to react to changes that can originate both within the organization itself and in the environment. It is also this dynamic behaviour that makes it so difficult to analyze and understand problems with respect to organizational performance. Methods and tools are needed to grasp the dynamic aspects of an organization in addition to its structural aspects. The ultimate objective is to improve organizational performance. The scope may vary from the interorganizational or corporate level (macro) via business components and their coordination (meso) to the process level (micro). Research to date has identified many aspects that need to be studied to achieve better organizational performance: business structure, organizational culture, process optimization, change management, strategic decision making, information systems, etc., etc.. For each of these perspectives, specific methods and tools have been developed. Comparison, integration and testing, both conceptually and empirically, of these perspectives and their methods and tools should ultimately lead to a sound methodology for performance improvement of dynamic organizations in a dynamic environment. Subjects ======== This minitrack provides a scientific platform for comparing and integrating both old and new ideas, methods, and tools with a strong emphasis on dynamic aspects. Therefore, original papers are sought on one or more of the following topics: - organizational problem solving - dynamic enterprise modelling - administrative logistics - process, business, and corporate re-engineering - workflow management - interorganizational coordination, such as production or transportation chain logistics - dynamics in information systems development - transferring models for design into actual implementations - coping with resistance to organizational change - transferring models for design into training instruments - methodological aspects of modelling dynamics - diagramming techniques to capture time-related aspects - support tools for any of the phases in organizational problem solving (problem identification, conceptualization, specification, analysis, validation, diagnosis, solution finding, analysis and choice, implementation, evaluation). Instructions for submitting papers ================================== Manuscripts should be 22 - 25 typewritten, double-spaced pages in length. Please, do not send submissions that are significantly shorter or longer than this. The paper must not have been previously presented or published, nor concurrently submitted for journal publication. Each manuscript will be subjected to a rigorous refereeing process. Manuscripts should have a title page that includes the title of the paper, full name(s) of the author(s), affiliation(s), complete postal and electronic address(es), telephone number(s), and a 300-word abstract of the paper. Deadlines ========= - A 300-word abstract is due by March 15, 1993 (please contact us if you want to submit, but can not hold the deadline). - Eight copies of the manuscript are due by June 1, 1993. - Notification of accepted papers by August 30, 1993. - Camera-ready copies of accepted manuscripts are due by October 1, 1993. Send submissions and questions to ================================= Dr. Alexander Verbraeck Dr. Pieter W.G. Bots Dept. of Information Systems Dept. of Systems Engineering Delft University of Technology Delft University of Technology P.O. Box 356 P.O. Box 5015 2600 AJ Delft, The Netherlands 2600 GA Delft, The Netherlands Tel 31 (15) 783805 / 784475 Tel 31 (15) 782948 / 787100 Fax 31 (15) 786632 / 787022 Fax 31 (15) 784811 e-mail a.verbraeck@is.twi.tudelft.nl e-mail bots@sepa.tudelft.nl ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Alexander Verbraeck Delft University of Technology, Faculty TWI Department of Information Systems PO Box 356, 2600 AJ The Netherlands Tel: +31 15 783805 Fax: +31 15 786632/787022 e-mail: A.Verbraeck@is.twi.tudelft.nl OR winfave@duticai.tudelft.nl ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ END OF SIMULATION DIGEST ************************