WSC 2005 Program

Monday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Keynote Address
Chair: Brad Armstrong (Certain Teed)

The Role of Simulation in Spaceflight Missions
Colonel Nancy J. Currie (NASA Johnson Space Center)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Agent-based Modeling
Chair: Jeff Hong (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)

Tutorial on Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation
Charles M. Macal and Michael J. North (Argonne National Laboratory)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Introduction to Simulation
Chair: Charles Macal (Argonne National Laboratory)

Introduction to Modeling and Simulation
John S. Carson II (Brooks Automation)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Model Validation and Verification
Chair: Mike Freimer (Pennsylvania State University)

How to Build Valid and Credible Simulation Models
Averill M. Law (Averill M. Law & Associates, Inc.)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Spreadsheet Simulation
Chair: Hong Wan (Purdue University)

Spreadsheet Simulation
Andrew F. Seila (The University of Georgia)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Input Modeling
Chair: David Roggenkamp (University of Detroit Mercy)

Introduction to Modeling and Generating Probabilistic Input Processes for Simulation
Emily K. Lada (SAS Insitute, Inc.), Natalie M. Steiger (University of Maine), Mary Ann Wagner (SAIC) and James R. Wilson (NC State University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Successful Simulation Practice
Chair: Andrew Seila (University of Georgia)

Tips for Successful Practice of Simulation
Deborah A. Sadowski (Rockwell Software)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Simulation Debugging
Chair: Sujin Kim (Cornell University)

Debugging Simulation Models
David Krahl (Imagine That, Inc.)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Design of Simulation Experiments
Chair: Demet Batur (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Guidelines for Designing Simulation Experiments
Susan M. Sanchez (Naval Postgraduate School)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Simulation Optimization
Chair: Stephen Chick (INSEAD)

Simulation Optimization: A Review, New Developments, and Applications
Michael C. Fu (University of Maryland), Fred Glover (University of Colorado) and Jay April (OptTek Systems, Inc.)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Optimization of Logistics Simulations
Chair: Markus Klug (ARC Seibersdorf research GmbH)

The Optimizing-Simulator: Merging Simulation and Optimization Using Approximate Dynamic Programming
Warren B. Powell (Princeton University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Random Number Generation
Chair: Hongmei Chi (Florida State University)

Fast Random Number Generators Based on Linear Recurrences Modulo 2: Overview and Comparison
Pierre L'Ecuyer and Francois Panneton (Université de Montréal)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Input Modeling
Chair: Bruce Schmeiser (Purdue University)

Should We Model Dependence and Nonstationarity, and If So How?
Shane G. Henderson (Cornell University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Verification, Validation, and Accreditation
Chair: Daniel Machado (Grupo de Produçăo Integrada COPPE/UFRJ)

Verification and Validation of Simulation Models
Robert G. Sargent (Syracuse University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Modeling Call Centers
Chair: Douglas Morrice (The University of Texas at Austin)

Modeling and Simulation of Call Centers
Athanassios N Avramidis and Pierre L'Ecuyer (Université de Montréal)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Network Traffic Modeling
Chair: Richard Fujimoto (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Advanced Concepts in Large-scale Network Simulation
David M. Nicol and Michael Liljenstam (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) and Jason Liu (Colorado School of Mines)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Inside Simulation Software
Chair: Ingolf Stĺhl (Stockholm School of Economics)

Inside Discrete-Event Simulation Software: How it Works and Why it Matters
Thomas J. Schriber (The University of Michigan) and Daniel T. Brunner (Systemflow Simulations, Inc.)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Selection of the Best
Chair: Wheyming Song (National Tsing Hua University)

Statistical Selection of the Best System
David Goldsman and Seong-Hee Kim (Georgia Institute of Technology) and Barry L. Nelson (Northwestern University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Output Analysis
Chair: James Wilson (NC State University)

Review of Advanced Methods for Simulation Output Analysis
Christos Alexopoulos and Seong-Hee Kim (Georgia Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Metamodels
Chair: Russell Barton (The Pennsylvania State University)

Kriging Metamodeling in Discrete-Event Simulation: An Overview
Wim C.M. Van Beers (Tilburg University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Issues in Development of Simultaneous Forward-inverse Metamodels
Russell R. Barton (The Pennsylvania State University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

International Collaborations in Web-based Simulation: A Focus on Experimental Design and Optimization
William E. Biles (University of Louisville) and Jack P. C. Kleijnen (Tilburg University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Output Analysis
Chair: Russell Cheng (University of Southampton)

A Two-Phase Screening Procedure for Simulation Experiments
Susan M. Sanchez and Thomas W. Lucas (Naval Postgraduate School) and Hong Wan (Purdue University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Multiple Predictor Smoothing Methods for Sensitivity Analysis
Curtis B. Storlic (Colorado State University) and Jon C. Helton (Arizona State University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Bootstrapping Simultaneous Confidence Bands
Russell C.H. Cheng (University of Southampton)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
DEVS and Multi-formalism modeling
Chair: James Nutaro (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)

A Hybrid Agent-cellular Space Modeling Approach for Fire Spread and Suppression Simulation
Xiaolin Hu (Georgia State University), Alexandre Muzy (Universitŕ di Corsica) and Lewis Ntaimo (Texas A&M University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Hybrid Discrete Event Simulation with Model Predictive Control for Semiconductor Supply-chain Manufacturing
Hessam S. Sarjoughian, Dongping Huang, Wenlin Wang, Daniel E. Rivera, and Hans D. Mittelmann (Arizona State University) and Karl G. Kempf and Gary W. Godding (Intel Corporation)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Constructing Multi-point Discrete Event Integration Schemes
James Nutaro (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Plenary: Simulation and OR for Combined Practical Optimization
Chair: Helena Szczerbicka (Universität Hannover)

Simulation and OR (Operations Research) in Combination for Practical Optimization
Nico M. van Dijk, Erik van der Sluis, René Haijema, Assil Al-Ibrahim, and Jan van der Wal (University of Amsterdam)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Modeling for Simulation
Chair: Scott Schultz (Mercer University)

Sequential Design and Rational Metamodeling
Wouter Hendrickx and Tom Dhaene (University of Antwerp)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Flight Scheduling at KLM
Peter H.M. Jacobs and Alexander Verbraeck (Delft University of Technology) and Jeroen B.P. Mulder (KLM)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Simulation Data Mining: A New Form of Computer Simulation Output
Thomas F. Brady (Purdue University North Central) and Edward Yellig (Intel Corporation)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Modeling Specifications and Frameworks
Chair: Adelinde Uhrmacher (University of Rostock)

Introducing a UML Model for Faster-than-Real-Time Simulation
Dimosthenis Anagnostopoulos and George-Dimitrios Kapos (Harokopio University of Athens) and Vassilis Dalakas and Mara Nikolaidou (University of Athens)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Discrete Event Systems Specification in Systems Biology - A Discussion of Stochastic Pi Calculus and Devs
Adelinde M. Uhrmacher (University of Rostock) and Corrado Priami (University of Trento)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Framework for Configurable Hierarchical Simulation in a Multiple-User Decision Support Environment
Wenlong Zhao and Alexander Verbraeck (Delft University of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Parallel and Distributed Simulation I
Chair: Richard Fujimoto (Georgia Institute of Technology)

RMIS: Middleware for Transparent Object-Oriented Modeling in Multi-Simulator Systems
Niels A. Lang (RSM Erasmus University Rotterdam) and Peter H.M. Jacobs and Alexander Verbraeck (Delft University of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

DSIM: Scaling Time Warp to 1,033 Processors
Gilbert Chen (The MathWorks, Inc.) and Boleslaw K. Szymanski (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Performance Prediction of Large-Scale Parallel Discrete Event Models of Physical Systems
Kalyan S. Perumalla, Richard M. Fujimoto, Prashant J. Thakare, and Santosh Pande (Georgia Institue of Technology) and Homa Karimabadi, Yuri Omelchenko, and Jonathan Driscoll (SciberQuest Inc.)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Parallel and Distributed Simulation II
Chair: Tobias Kiesling (Universität der Bundeswehr München)

A Distributed Computing Architecture for Simulation and Optimization
Yijia Xu and Suvrajeet Sen (University of Arizona)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Parallel Simulation of Petri Nets on Desktop PC Hardware
Robert Geist, Jacob Hicks, Mark Smotherman, and James Westall (Clemson University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Bias in Parallel and Distributed Simulation Systems
Tobias Kiesling and Rachid El Abdouni Khayari (Universität der Bundeswehr München) and Johannes Lüthi (FHS KufsteinTirol)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Distributed Methods
Chair: Ernie Page (The MITRE Corporation)

Interoperating Autosched AP Using the High Level Architecture
Boon Ping Gan, Peter Lendermann, and Malcolm Yoke Hean Low (Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology), Stephen J. Turner and Xiaoguang Wang (Nanyang Technological University) and Simon J. E. Taylor (Brunel University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A COTS Simulation Package Emulator (CSPE) for Investigating COTS Simulation Package Interoperability
Xiaoguang Wang (Nanyang Technogical University), Stephen J. Turner (Nanyang Technological University), Simon J. E. Taylor (Brunel University) and Malcolm Yoke Hean Low and Boon Ping Gan (Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Modeling and Simulation of Integrated Voice/Data Cellular Communication with Generally Distributed Delay for End Voice Calls
Pawan K. Choudhary and Kishor S. Trivedi (Duke University) and Bharat Madan (Penn State University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Validation and Reusability
Chair: Paul Reynolds, Jr. (University of Virginia)

Building Modeling Tools That Support Verification, Validation, and Testing for the Domain Expert
Nicholas A. Allen, Clifford A. Shaffer, and Layne T. Watson (Virginia Polytechnic Institue and State University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Trace Based Analysis of Process Interaction Models
Peter Kemper and Carsten Tepper (Universität Dortmund, Germany)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Case Study of Model Context for Simulation Composability and Reusability
Michael Spiegel, Paul F. Reynolds, Jr., and David C. Brogan (University of Virginia)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Innovative Methodologies in M&S for People and Good Flow
Chair: Agostino Bruzzone (University of Genoa)

Developing Data Fusion Systems Devoted to Security Control in Port Facilities
Enrico Bocca (University of Genoa), Simone Viazzo (Univeristy of Genoa) and Francesco Longo and Giovanni Mirabelli (University of Calabria)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A New Methodology for Applying Simulation Driven Metaheuristics to the Balancing of Security Inspection Lines
Stefano Saetta and Lorenzo Tiacci (Universitŕ di Perugia)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Modeling Waiting Systems from Domain Expert Specifications
Maâmar El-Amine Hamri, Claudia Frydman, and Lucile Torres (Université de Paul Cézanne)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Level-of-Detail Based Modeling of Object Movement in Tracking and Surveillance System
Jianfeng Peng, Lizhi Yang, Faisal Momen, and Jerzy W. Rozenblit (The Univeristy of Arizona)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Estimation in Simulation Experiments
Chair: Russell Cheng (University of Southampton)

Controlled Sequential Factorial Design for Simulation Factor Screening
Hua Shen and Hong Wan (Purdue University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Estimation of Percentiles of Cycle Time in Manufacturing Simulation
Feng Yang, Bruce E. Ankenman, and Barry L. Nelson (Northwestern University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Balancing Bias and Variance in the Optimization of Simulation Models
Christine S.M. Currie (University Southampton) and Russell C.H. Cheng (University of Southampton)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Rare Events Simulation I
Chair: Bruno Tuffin (IRISA-INRIA)

Sensitivity Analysis of Network Reliability Using Monte Carlo
Gerardo Rubino (Campus Universitaire de Beaulieu)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Importance Sampling in Markovian Settings
Werner Sandmann (University of Bamberg)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Application of Rare Event Techniques to Trace Driven Simulation
Poul E. Heegaard (Norwegian University of Science and Techonology), Bjarne E. Helvik (orwegian University of Science and Techonology) and Ragnar Ř. Andreassen (Telenor R&D)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Rare Events Simulation II
Chair: Bruno Tuffin (IRISA-INRIA)

New Measures of Robustness in Rare Event Simulation
Hector Cancela (Universidad de la Republica) and Gerardo Rubino and Bruno Tuffin (ampus Universitaire de Beaulieu)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Perfect Simulation of Monotone Systems for Rare Event Probability Estimation
Jean-Marc Vincent (Laboratoire ID-Imag)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Efficient Importance Sampling Heuristics for the Simulation of Population Overflow in Jackson Networks
Victor F. Nicola (University of Twente) and Tatiana S. Zaburnenko (Univeristy of Twente)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Plenary: Simulation Problems and Models
Chair: Helena Szczerbicka (Universität Hannover)

Is Problem Solving, or Simulation Model Solving, Mission Critical?
Ray J. Paul, Tillal Eldabi, Jasna Kuljis, and Simon J. E. Taylor (Brunel University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Panel: Is Simulation Model Solving, Mission Critical?
Chair: Ray Paul (Brunel University)

Is Problem Solving, or Simulation Model Solving, Mission Critical? The Panel Reloads
Ray J. Paul (Brunel University), Mark Elder (Corporate Headquaters), Richard Nance (Orca Computer, Inc.), Ernest Page (The MITRE Corporation) and Jerzy Rozenblit (The University of Arizona)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Modeling Call Centers
Chair: Enver Yücesan (INSEAD)

A Java Library for Simulating Contact Centers
Eric Buist and Pierre L'Ecuyer (Université de Montréal)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Performance Measures for Service Systems with a Random Arrival Rate
Samuel G. Steckley and Shane G. Henderson (Cornell University) and Vijay Mehrotra (San Francisco State University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Approximate Dynamic Programming in Multi-Skill Call Centers
Ger Koole and Auke Pot (Vrije Universiteit)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Modeling and Simulation of Computer Systems
Chair: Dave Nicol (University of Illinois)

A Component-level Path-based Simulation Approach for Efficient Analysis of Large Markov Models
Vinh V. Lam and William H. Sanders (University of Illinois) and Peter Buchholz (Universität Dortmund)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Scaling an Optimistic Parallel Simulation of Large-Scale Interconnection Networks
Nilesh Choudhury, Yogesh Mehta, Terry L. Wilmarth, Eric J. Bohm, and Laxmikant V. Kale (University of Illinois)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Performance Analysis of Binary Code Protection
David M. Nicol and Hamed Okhravi (University of Illinois)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Simulation Languages
Chair: Sam Steckley (Cornell University)

Simulation in Java with SSJ
Pierre L'Ecuyer and Eric Buist (Université de Montréal)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

The SIMSCRIPT III Programming Language for Modular Object-Oriented Simulation
Stephen V. Rice (The University of Mississippi), Ana Marjanski and Stephen M. Bailey (CACI Products Company) and Harry M. Markowitz (none)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Simsolution - An Open Simulation Environment Founded on Extreme Multitasking
Thomas Wiedemann (University of Applied Science Dresden)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Language Modeling Improvements
Chair: Sujin Kim (Cornell University)

Channel Based Sequential Simulation
Cameron Kiddle, Rob Simmonds, and Brian Unger (University of Calgary)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Qualitative Discrete Event Simulation
Yen-Ping Leow-Sehwail and Ricki G. Ingalls (Oklahoma State University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Requirements for Domain Specific Discrete Event Simulation Environments
Edwin C. Valentin (Systems Navigator) and Alexander Verbraeck (Delft University of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Rare-Event Simulation
Chair: Assaf Zeevi (Colombia University)

Importance Sampling Simulation in the Presence of Heavy Tails
Achal Bassamboo (Kellogg School of Management), Sandeep Juneja (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) and Assaf Zeevi (Columbia Business School)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Some Large Deviations Results for Latin Hypercube Sampling
Shane S. Drew and Tito Homem-de-Mello (Northwestern University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Limit Theorems for the Multilevel Splitting Algorithm in the Simulation of Rare Events
Frédéric Cérou and Francois Le Gland (IRISA / INRIA Rennes), Pierre Del Moral (Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis) and Pascal Lezaud (CENA / ENAC)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Simulation Optimization: Selection Procedures I
Chair: Stephen Chick (INSEAD)

Procedures for Feasibility Detection in the Presence of Multiple Constraints
Demet Batur and Seong-Hee Kim (Georgia Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Moving Mesh Approach for Simulation Budget Allocation on Continuous Domains
Mark W. Brantley and Chun-Hung Chen (George Mason University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

New Developments in Ranking and Selection: An Empirical Comparison of the Three Main Approaches
Jürgen Branke and Christian Schmidt (Universität Karlsruhe (TH)) and Stephen E. Chick (INSEAD)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Simulation Optimization: Selection Procedures II
Chair: Seong-Hee Kim (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Determination of the 'Best' That Meets a Limit Standard
Roy R. Creasey Jr., Melanie B. Marks, and Bennie D. Waller (Longwood University) and K. Preston White, Jr. (University of Virginia)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Using Parallel and Distributed Computing to Increase the Capability of Selection Procedures
E. Jack Chen (BASF Corporation)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Finding the Best in the Presence of a Stochastic Constraint
Sigrún Andradóttir, David Goldsman, and Seong-Hee Kim (Georgia Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Plenary: Initial Transient
Chair: Shane Henderson (Cornell University)

Initial Transient Problem for Steady-state Output Analysis
Peter W. Glynn (Stanford University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Input and Output Analysis
Chair: John Fowler (Arizona State University)

A Test of Randomness Based on the Distance Between Consecutive Random Number Pairs
Matthew J. Duggan, John H. Drew, and Lawrence M. Leemis (The College of William & Mary)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Cycle-Time Quantile Estimation in Manufacturing Systems Employing Dispatching Rules
Jennifer E. McNeill, John W. Fowler, and Gerald T. Mackulak (Arizona State University) and Barry L. Nelson (Northwestern University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Linear Combinations of Overlapping Variance Estimators for Simulations
Tűba Aktaran-Kalayci and David Goldsman (Georgia Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Steady-State Output Analysis
Chair: Emily Lada (SAS Institute, Inc.)

Automated Analysis of Simulation Output Data
Stewart Robinson (University of Warwick)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Exploring Exponentially Weighted Moving Average Control Charts to Determine the Warm-up Period
Manuel D. Rossetti and Zhe Li (University of Arkansas) and Peng Qu (Advanced Micro Devices)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Performance Evaluation of ASAP3 for Steady-state Output Analysis
Natalie M. Steiger (University of Maine), Emily K. Lada (SAS Institute Inc.) and James R. Wilson (NC State University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Panel: Analysis Methodlogy Reflection
Chair: Enver Yücesan (INSEAD)

Analysis Methodology: Are We Done?
Enver Yücesan (INSEAD), Sigrún Andradóttir and David Goldsman (Georgia Institute of Technology), Bruce W. Schmeiser (Purdue University) and Lee W. Schruben (University of California, Berkeley)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Simulation Optimization I
Chair: Raghu Pasupathy (Virgina Tech)

Two Simulated Annealing Algorithms for Noisy Objective Functions
Andrei A. Prudius and Sigrún Andradóttir (Georgia Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Discrete Optimization via Simulation Using Coordinate Search
L. Jeff Hong (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Stochastic Optimization Using Model Reference Adaptive Search
Jiaqiao Hu, Michael C. Fu, and Steven I. Marcus (University of Maryland)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Simulation Optimization II
Chair: David Goldsman (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Subcontracting in a Make-to-stock Production System, IPA Gradients for a SFM
Sameh Al-Shihabi (University of Jordan)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Performance of Variance Updating Ranking and Selection Procedures
Gwendolyn J. Malone (DRS Technologies) and Seong-Hee Kim, David Goldsman, and Demet Batur (Georgia Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Multiobjective Simulation Optimization Using an Enhanced Genetic Algorithm
Hamidreza Eskandari, Luis Rabelo, and Mansooreh Mollaghasemi (University of Central Florida)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Simulation Optimization: Metaherustics
Chair: Talal Al-Khamis (Kuwait University)

Enhancing Evolutionary Algorithms with Statistical Selection Procedures for Simulation Optimization
Axel Thümmler and Peter Buchholz (University of Dortmund, Department of Computer Science)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A New Optimization Heuristic for Continuous and Integer Decisions with Constraints in Simulation
Mufit Ozden (Miami University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Simulation-based Optimization for Repairable Systems Using Particle Swarm Algorithm
Talal M. Al-Khamis and Mohamed A. Ahmed (Kuwait Univeristy)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Queueing Simulation
Chair: Jamie Wieland (Purdue University)

Approximate/Perfect Samplers for Closed Jackson Networks
Shuji Kijima and Tomomi Matsui (University of Tokyo)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Nonparametric Estimation of the Stationary M/G/1 Workload Distribution Function
Martin B. Hansen (Aalborg University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

An Efficient Performance Extrapolation for Queuing Models in Transient Analysis
Mohamed A. Ahmed and Talal M. Al-Khamis (Kuwait University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Simulation for Emergency Management
Chair: Sanjay Jain (The George Washington University)

Responding to Terrorist Attacks and Natural Disasters: A Case Study Using Simulation
Pavel Albores and Duncan Shaw (Aston Business School)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Modeling an Emergency Operations Center with Agents
Margaret L. Loper and Bart Presnell (Georgia Tech Research Institute)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Integrated Simulation and Gaming Architecture for Incident Management Training
Sanjay Jain (The George Washington University) and Charles R. McLean (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Simulation for Response
Chair: K. White (University of Virgina)

Training First Responders to Nuclear Facilities Using 3-D Visualization Technology
Robert L. Sanders and Joseph E. Lake (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

First Responder Information Flow Simulation: A Tool for Technology Assessment
C. Donald Robinson and Donald E. Brown (University of Virginia)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Survey of Data Resources for Simulating Patient Flows in Healthcare Delivery Systems
K. Preston White, Jr. (University of Virginia)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Medical Response Simulation
Chair: Kevin Taaffe (Clemson University)

Multiple Fidelity Simulation Optimization of Hospital Performance Under High Consequence Event Scenarios
Jason R, Schenk, Ning Zheng, and Theodore T. Allen (The Ohio State University) and Deng Huang (Scientific Forming Technologies Corporation)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Hospital Evacuation: Issues and Complexities
Kevin M. Taaffe, Rachel Kohl, and Del Kimbler (Clemson University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Simulation Model of a Helicopter Ambulance Service.
Ersan Gunes and Roberto Szechtman (Naval Postgraduate School)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Physical Security Simulation
Chair: Russell Wooten (TSA/DHS)

A Conceptual Architecture for Static Features in Physical Security System Simulation
Volkan Ustun, Haluk Yapicioglu, Skylab Gupta, and Abishek Ramesh (Auburn University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Simulation of Imperfect Information in Vulnerability Modeling for Infrastructure Facilities
Dean A. Jones (Sandia National Laboratories) and Mark A. Turnquist and Linda K. Nozick (Cornell University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Planning for Terrorist-caused Emergencies
Russell R. Vane (General Dynamics Advanced Systems)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
New Approaches to Agent Based Modeling
Chair: Arnold Buss (Naval Postgraduate School)

Developing an Agent Model of Human Performance in Air Traffic Control Operations Using Apex Cognitive Architecture
Seung Man Lee, Ujwala Ravinder, and James C. Johnston (NASA Ames Research Center)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Modeling Force Response to Small Boat Attack Against High Value Commercial Ships
David J. Walton (US Navy Department Head School) and Eugene P. Paulo, Christopher J. McCarthy, and Ravi Vaidyanathan (Naval Postgraduate School)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Simple Movement and Detection in Discrete Event Simulation
Arnold H. Buss and Paul J. Sanchez (Naval Postgraduate School)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Agent Applications of Coevolutionary Dynamics
Chair: Paul Sanchez (Naval Post Graduate School)

Leveraging Agent Based Simulation for Rapid Course of Action Development
Philip S. Barry and Matthew T. K. Koehler (The MITRE Corporation)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Investigating the Dynamics of Competition: Coevolving Red and Blue Simulation Parameters
Mary L. McDonald (George Mason University) and Stephen C. Upton (Referentia Systems, Inc.)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Coevolutionary Dynamics and Agent-based Models in Organization Science
Brian F. Tivnan (Executive Leadership Doctoral Program)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Agent Based Modeling
Chair: Rainer Dronzek (Automation Associates, Inc.)

Performance Evaluation of Agent-based Material Handling Systems Using Simulation Techniques
Radu F. Babiceanu and F. Frank Chen (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Integrating Agent Based Modeling Into a Discrete Event Simulation'
Benjamin Joseph Dubiel and Omer Tsimhoni (The University of Michigan)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Argus Invasive Species Spread Model Constructed Using Agent-based Modeling Approach and Cellular Automata
S. Clifton Parks (AgriLogic, Inc.), Maxim Garifullin (XJ Technologies) and Rainer Dronzek (Automation Associates, Inc.)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Agent-based Simulation in AI Planning
Chair: Paul Sanchez (Naval Post Graduate School)

Simulating Users to Support the Design of Activity Management Systems
Julie S. Weber and Martha E. Pollack (University of Michigan)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Simulation-based Planning for Planetary Rover Experiments
David Joslin (Seattle University) and Jeremy Frank, Ari K. Jónsson, and David Smith (Intelligent Systems Division)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Agent-based Simulation for Software Project Planning
David Joslin and William Poole (Seattle University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Military Keynote
Chair: Raymond Hill (Wright State University)

New Paradigms and New Challenges
Paul K. Davis (RAND)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Data Farming Agent Models Related to Military Questions
Chair: Gary Home (MITRE Corp)

Marine Corps Applications of Data Farming
Adam J. Forsythe, Gary E. Horne, and Stephen C. Upton (Referentia Systems Incorporated)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Data Farming: Discovering Surprise
Gary E. Horne (Referentia Systems Inc.) and Theodore E. Meyer (The MITRE Corporation)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Simulation Environment to Assess Technology Insertion Impact and Optimized Manning
Niraj Srivastava and Frank Pietryka (The Sevaan Group LLC), Gary E. Horne (Referentia Systems Inc) and Mark Theroff (NSWC Crane)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Using Agent Models and Data Farming to Explore Network Centric Operations
Henrik Friman (Swedish National Defense College) and Gary E. Horne (Referentia Systems Incorporated)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Issues in Human Performance Modeling for Military Systems
Chair: Janet Miller (Air Force Research Laboratory)

The Pairwise Escape-g Metric: A Measure of Air Combat Maneuvering Performance
Antoinette M. Portrey (Lockheed Martin), Brian Schreiber (S&D Statistical Consulting Services) and Winston Bennett, Jr. (AFRL/HEAS)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Simulating Scenarios for Research on Culture & Cognition Using a Commercial Role-play Game
Rik Warren (Air Force Research Laboratory), David E. Diller, Alice Leung, and William Ferguson (BBN Technologies) and Janet L. Sutton (Army Research Laboratory)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

An Approach to Human Behavior Modeling in an Air Force Simulation
Brooke H. McNally (ASC/XREM SIMAF)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Advance Military Modeling I
Chair: Brooke McNally (ASC/XR)

Sports Analogy for Modelling of Combat in the Air Domain
Alan Cowdale (Air Warfare Centre)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

On Using SPEEDES as a Platform for a Parallel Swarm Simulation
Matthew A Russell, Gary B. Lamont, and Kenneth Melendez (Air Force Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Simulation Validation with Historic Outcomes
Raymond R. Hill (Wright State University) and Lance E. Champagne (Logistics Management Agency)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Effects-Based Military Modelings
Chair: Angela Dowling (ARA)

Implementation of a Framework for Vulnerability/lethality Modeling and Simulation
Kim J. Allen and Craig Black (Applied Research Associates)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Validation of First-order Detonation Shock Dynamics Theory
David E. Lambert (Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate) and D. Scott Stewart and Sunhee Yoo (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Simulation-based Performance Modeling for War Fighter in Loop Minefield Detection System
Abhilash Rajagopal and Sanjeev Agarwal (University of Missouri Rolla) and Sreeram Ramakrishnan (University of Missouri-Rolla)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Distributed Modeling for Military Applications
Chair: Deborah Hileman (Air Force Material Command)

Enabling 1,000,000-Entity Simulations on Distributed Linux Clusters
Gene Wagenbreth (Information Sciences Institute, Univ. of So. Calif.), Ke-Thia Yao ( University of Southern California), Dan M. Davis (Information Sciences Institute, Univ of So. Calif), Robert F. Lucas (Information Sciences Institute, Univ. of So. Calif.) and Thomas D. Gottschalk (Center for Advanced Computing Research, Caltech)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Framework for Fault-Tolerance in HLA-Based Distributed Simulations
Martin Eklöf (Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI)), Farshad Moradi (Swedish Defence Research Agency) and Rassul Ayani (Royal Institute of Technology (KTH))
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Language Based Simulation, Flexibility, and Development Speed in the Joint Integrated Mission Model
David W. Mutschler (NAVAIR)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Military Acquistion and Employment Modeling
Chair: Raymond Hill (Wright State University)

An Approach to Design and Development of Decentralized Data Fusion Simulator
Chandresh Mehta, Govindarajan Srimathveeravalli, and Thenkurussi Kesavadas (State University of New York at Buffalo)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Exploring C4ISR Employment Methods
Terri G. Chang (Center for Army Anaysis)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Acquisition-Based Simulation
Grant Martin, Jeffrey Schamburg, Michael K. Kwinn, and Jr. (United States Military Academy)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Advance Military Modeling II
Chair: John Gilmer (Wilkes University)

The HITVICE VV&A Environment
Fang Ke, Yang Ming, and Wang Zicai (Harbin Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

The Application of Evaluation Method Based on Hmm for Results Validity of Complex Simulation System
Hengjie Song, Ping Ma, and Ming Yang (Harbin Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Issues in Event Analysis for Recursive Simulation
Frederick J. Sullivan, John B. Gilmer and Jr. (Wilkes University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Aerospace M & S Applications
Chair: Perkath Benjamin (Knowledge Based Systems Inc.)

Toward Effective Depot Transformation: Leveraging Simulation to Enhance Transition Planning
Perakath Benjamin and Michael Graul (Knowledge Based Systems Inc), Michael Painter (knowledge Based Systems Inc) and Frank Boydstun (Oklahoma Air Logistics Center)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Strategy for Autogeneration of Space Shuttle Ground Processing Simulation Models for Project Makespan Estimation
Michael G. Madden, Roberta Wyrick, and Dale E. O'Neill (United Space Alliance)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Discrete Event Simulation Model for Assembling the International Space Station
Grant R. Cates (NASA) and Mansooreh Mollaghasemi (University of Central Florida)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Simulation in Aerospace I: Hardware and Man in the Loop
Chair: Cary Peaden (Nasa Kennedy Space Control)

Modeling and Parameter Estimation of Spacecraft Fuel Slosh Mode
Keith Schlee, James Ristow, and Sathya Gangadharan (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University), Jim Sudermann and Charles Walker (NASA) and Carl Hubert (Hubert Astronautics)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Estimating the Effects of Stress During Operational Conditions
Jon French (Embry Riddle Aeronautical University) and Jeff Miller (Micro Analysis and Design, Inc)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Using Simulation for Launch Team Training and Evaluation
Cary J. Peaden (NASA)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Simulation in Aerospace II: Distributed Simulations
Chair: Martin Steele (Nasa Kennedy Space Center)

Distributed Web-based Expert System for Launch Operations
Jorge Bardina (NASA) and Rajkumar Thirumalainambi (SAIC)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Usability Study of the Virtual Test Bed and Distributed Simulation
Jeffrey W. Dawson, Ping Cheng, and Yanshen Zhu (University of Central Florida)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Supporting the Vision for Space with Discrete Event Simulation
Grant R. Cates (NASA) and Mansooreh Mollaghasemi (University of Central Florida)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Why System Dynamics? Lessons Learned from Applications
Chair: Phillip Meade (NASA Kennedy Space Center)

Using System Dynamics for Safety and Risk Management in Complex Engineering Systems
Nicolas Dulac, Nancy Leveson, David Zipkin, Stephen Friedenthal, and Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Health Systems: A Dynamic System—benefits From System Dynamics
Patrick Koelling and Michael J. Schwandt (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Spatio Temporal Simulation Model for Evaluating Delinquency and Crime Policies
Sergio E. Quijada and Juan F. Arcas (Military Polytechnique Academy), Cristian Renner (University of the Andes) and Luis Rabelo (University of Central Florida)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Assembly Systems
Chair: Edward Williams (Production Modeling Corporation)

Analyzing Printed Circuit Board Assembly Lines Using a Pcb Asembly Template
Pradip D. Jadhav and Jeffrey S. Smith (Auburn University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Operator Paced Assembly Line Simulation
Marvin S. Seppanen (Productive Systems)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Intelligent Modeling and Simulation of Flexible Assembly Systems
SK Ahad Ali (University of Toledo), Hamid Seifoddini (University of WIsconsin Milwaukee) and Hong Sun (University of Toledo)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
High Volume Material Flow
Chair: Guodong Shao (NIST)

Advanced Decision Logic in Simulation of Material Flow Processing Networks
Douglas A. Bodner, Ke Wang, and Sheng Xu (Georgia Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

High Performance Simulation in Quasi-Continuous Manufacturing Plants
Lan Chen and Michael Pidd (Lancaster University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Fluid Based Simulation Model for High Volume DC Conveyor Systems
Ying Wang and Chen Zhou (Georgia Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Facilities Planning & Work Cell Design
Chair: Kiran Mhajan (Hinz Nixdorf Institute)

For Effective Facilities Planning: Layout Optimization Then Simulation, or Vice Versa?
Esra E. Aleisa and Li Lin (University at Buffalo)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Validation of The Re-Design of a Manufacturing Work Cell Using Simulation
Carrie Grimard (Robert Bosch Corporation), Jon H. Marvel (Gettysburg College) and Charles R. Standridge (Grand Valley State University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Applying Simulation to Interative Manufacturing Cell Design
Sara L. Maas (Leon Plastics) and Charles R. Standridge (Grand Valley State University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Production Analysis & Constraints
Chair: Durk-Jouke van der Zee (Universtiy of Groningen)

Applying Discrete Event Simulation and an Automated Bottleneck Analysis as an Aid to Detect Running Production Constraints
Patrick Faget and Ulf Eriksson (Volvo Car Corporation) and Frank Herrmann (Chalmers University of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Simulation Modeling and Analysis of a New Mixed Model Production Line
Servet Hasgül and Alptuđ Selçuk Büyüksünetçi (Osmangazi University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Kanban Module for Simulating Pull Production in ARENA
Mark A. Treadwell and Jeffrey W. Herrmann (University of Maryland)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Production Policy & Cost Control
Chair: Onur Ülgen (Production Modeling Corporation)

Finding the Optimal Production Control Policy Using the Production Control Framework
Sean M. Gahagan (Northrop Grumman Corporation) and Jeffrey W. Herrmann (University of Maryland)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Applying Energy Aspects on Simulation of Energy Intensive Production Systems
Petter Solding and Damir Petku (Swedish Foundry Association)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Simulation-Data Interface & Integration
Chair: Jan Oscarsson (University of Skövde)

Lot-sizing Within Capacity-Constrained Manufacturing Systems Using Time-phased Planning
Silvanus T. Enns and Pattita Suwanruji (University of Calgary)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Discrete-Event Simulation and Automatic Data Collection Improve Performance in a Manufacturing System
Arne Ingemansson and Jan Oscarsson (University of Skövde)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Data Exchange for Machine Shop Simulation
Y. Tina Lee and Yan Luo (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Simuation and Control
Chair: Javier Faulin (Public University of Navarra)

Emulation with DSOL
Peter H.M. Jacobs and Alexander Verbraeck (Delft University of Technology) and William Rengelink (TBA Nederland)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

SAEDES++: Determining Complex System Availability Via Simulation
Javier Faulin (Public University of Navarra), Angel A. Juan and Carles Serrat (Technical University of Catalonia) and Vicente Bargueńo (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

An SDS Modeling Approach for Simulation-based Control
Sreeram Ramakrishnan and Mayur Thakur (University of Missouri-Rolla)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Construction Engineering I
Chair: Simann AbouRizk (University of Alberta)

Simulation of Multiple-drift Tunnel Construction with Limited Resources
Photios G. Ioannou (University of Michigan) and Veerasak Likhitruangsilp (Chulalongkorn University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

The Use of Simulation for Productivity Estimation Based on Multiple Regression Analysis
Seungwoo Han (Georgia Southern University) and Daniel W. Halpin (Purdue University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Modeling Scheduling Uncertainty in Capital Construction Projects
Nathan D. Boskers (Springwood Developments Inc.) and S. M. AbouRizk (University of Alberta)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Construction Engineering II
Chair: Ming Lu (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

System Dynamics Approach for Error and Change Management in Concurrent Design and Construction
SangHyun Lee (MIT) and Feniosky Pena-mora (UIUC)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Intelligent Preemption in Construction of a Manmade Island for an Airport
Photios G. Ioannou and Vineet R. Kamat (University of Michigan)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Comparing Promodel and Sdesa in Modeling Construciton Operations
Ming Lu and Lap-Chi Wong (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Construction Engineering III
Chair: Gunnar Lucko (The Catholic University of America)

Reviving a Mechanistic View of CPM Schedules in the Age of Information Technology
Gunnar Lucko (The Catholic University of America)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Representation and Analysis of Spatial Resources in Construction Simulation
Cheng Zhang, Amin Hammad, and Tarek M. Zayed (Concordia University) and Gabriel Wainer (Carleton University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Determination of Process Durations on Virtual Construction Sites
Hans-Joachim Bargstädt and Arno Blickling (Bauhaus University Weimar)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Maritime Simulation
Chair: Jerry Bilbrey, Jr. (Francis Mariaon University)

A Computer Simulation Model of Container Movement by Sea
Johan J. van Rensburg (CSIR) and Anton J. Kleywegt and Yi He (Georgia Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Comparison of Three Automated Stacking Alternatives by Means of Simulation
Yvo A. Saanen (Delft University of Technology) and Margaret V. Valkengoed (TBA Nederland)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Approach for Modeling of Large Maritime Infrastructure Systems
Edwin C. Valentin, Sicco Steijaert, and Rienk A. Bijlsma (Systems Navigator) and Piero Silva (Sogreah)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Air Transportation Simulation
Chair: Knud Wichmann (PA Consulting Group)

Simulating Air Taxi Networks
Philippe A. Bonnefoy (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Simulation-Based Architecture for Supporting Strategic and Tactical Decisions in the Apron of Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Giuseppe Confessore, Giacomo Liotta, and Rosario Grieco (National Research Council of Italy (ITIA-CNR))
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance Events Simulation for the National Airspace
Paul T. R. Wang, Leonard A. Wojcik, and Scott B. Mayer (The MITRE Corporation)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Warehousing and Material Handling
Chair: Ming Zhou (Indiana State University)

Modeling and Analysis of a Generic Cross-Docking Facility
Ghazi M. Magableh (Yarmouk University) and Manuel D. Rossetti and Scott Mason (University of Arkansas)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Conceptual Simulation Modeling of Warehousing Operations
Ming Zhou and Kitti Setavoraphan (Indiana State University) and Zhimin Chen (Shenzho University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Reservation Storage Policy for AS/RS at Air Cargo Terminals
Chulung Lee (Korea University), Huei Chuen Huang, Zhiyong Xu, and Bin Liu (National University of Singapore) and Paul Goldsman (Georgia Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Supply Chain I
Chair: Manuel Rossetti (University of Arkansas)

Upstream Demand Projection and Performance Mapping in Supply Chains
Rahul R Bagdia and Zbigniew J Pasek (University of Michigan)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Risk Management in Supply Networks Using Monte-Carlo Simulation
Léa Amandine Deleris and Feryal Erhun (Stanford University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Stress Testing a Supply Chain Using Simulation
Sanjay Jain (The George Washington University) and Swee Leong (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Supply Chain II
Chair: Guilherme Vieira (Pontifical Catholic University of Parana)

A Simulation Environment for the Redesign of Food Supply Chain Networks: Integrating Quality Controlled Logistics
Jack G.A.J. van der Vorst and Seth Tromp (Wageningen University and Research Center) and Durk-Jouke van der Zee (University of Groningen)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Information Synchronization Effects on the Stability of Collaborative Supply Chain
Jayendran Venkateswaran and Young-Jun Son (The University of Arizona)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Simulation Based Evaluation of Information-Centric Supply Chains
Srinagesh Gavirneni (Cornell University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Inventory Control I
Chair: Daniel Machado (Grupo de Produçăo Integrada COPPE/UFRJ)

Application of Multi-objective Simulation-optimization Techniques to Inventory Management Problems
Loo Hay Lee, Suyan Teng, Ek Peng Chew, I. A. Karimi, Yankai Chen, and Choon Hwee Koh (National University of Singapore) and Kong Wei Lye and Peter Lendermann (Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Simulation Analysis of the Vari-Metric Repairable Inventory Optimization Procedure for the U.S. Coast Guard
Michael Batista Zamperini (U.S. Coast Guard Academy) and Michael Bowden Freimer (Penn State University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Structure Modeling of Machine Tools and Internet-Based Implementation
Yoonho Seo, Dong-Pyo Hong, and Insu Kim (Korea University), Taiun Kim (Kyungsung University), Donmok Sheen (University of Ulsan) and Gyu-Bong Lee (KITECH)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Inventory Control II
Chair: Douglas Morrice (The University of Texas at Austin)

Optimal Lot Sizing in a Two-Stage System with Auto-Correlated Arrivals
Silvanus T. Enns and Ping Zhu (University of Calgary)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Simulating and Designing the Stochastic Inbound Inventory Routing Problem
Malini Natarajarathinam and Charles R. Sox (University of Alabama)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Discrete Event Simulation in Supply Chain Planning and Inventory Control at Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
Douglas J. Morrice and Richard A. Valdez (The University of Texas at Austin) and Jack P. Chida, Jr. and Missan Eido (Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Inventory Control III
Chair: Roger Zhan (University of Florida)

Dynamic Simulation of a Push-pull Distribution System
Payman Jula and Mark S. Zschocke (University of Alberta)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Pull Systems with Advance Demand Information
Ananth Krishnamurthy and David Claudio (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Newsvendor Problem with Pricing: Properties, Algorithms, and Simulation
Zuo-Jun Max Shen (University of California, Berkeley) and Roger Lezhou Zhan (University of Florida)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Transportation Systems
Chair: Seog-Chan Oh (The Pennsylvania State University)

Flexible Module-Based Modeling and Analysis for Large-Scale Transportation-Inventory Systems
Kanna Miwa and Soemon Takakuwa (Nagoya University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Family of Market-based Shipment Methodologies for Delivery Supply Chain
Seog-Chan Oh (The Pennsylvania State University), Shang-Tae Yee (General Motors Research and Development Center), Soundar R. T. Kumara (The Pennsylvania State University) and Jeffrey D. Tew (General Motors Research and Development Center)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A New Simulation Model for Expressway Weaving Sections Evaluation
Sun Jian, Yang Xiaoguang, and Ma Yunlong (Tongji University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Grid Computing and Distributed
Chair: Richard Kilgore (SML Simulation Services)

Simulation of Grid Computing Infrastructure: Challenges and Solutions
Sugato Bagchi (IBM T. J. Watson Research Center)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Time Management in Distributed Factory Simulation, a Case Study Using HLA
Ke Wang, Sheng Xu, and Leon F. McGinnis (Georgia Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Data Consistency in a Large-Scale Runtime Infrastructure
Buquan Liu, Huaimin Wang, and Yiping Yao (National University of Defense Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Wednesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Web-enabled Applications
Chair: Sugato Baghi (IBM T. J. Watson Research Center)

Initialization of Online Simulation Models
Andre Hanisch and Juri Tolujew (Fraunhofer Institute IFF) and Thomas Schulze (University of Magdeburg)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Addressing Complexity Using Distributed Simulation: A Case Study in Spaceport Modeling
Jaebok Park, Reinaldo Moraga, and Luis Rabelo (University of Central Florida), Jeffrey W. Dawson (University of central Florida) and Mario Marin and Jose Sepulveda (University of Central Florida)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Flexible Integration of XML into Modeling and Simulation Systems
Mathias Roehl and Adelinde M. Uhrmacher (University of Rostock)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Credit Risk Analysis
Chair: Michael Fu (Maryland)

The Delivery Option in Mortgage Backed Security Valuation Simulations
Scott Gregory Chastain and Jian Chen (Fannie Mae)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Simulation Analysis of Correlation and Credit Migration Models for Credit Portfolios
William J. Morokoff (Moody’s KMV)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Loss Default Simulation Model of the Federal Bank Deposit Insurance Funds
Rosalind L. Bennett, Daniel A and Nuxoll (FDIC), Robert A. Jarrow (Cornell University) and Michael C. Fu and Huiju Zhang (University of Maryland)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Simulation Methodology for Credit Risk Models
Chair: Perwez Shahabuddin (Columbia University)

Simulation of Risk and Return Profiles for Portfolios of CDO Tranches
William J. Morokoff (Moody's KMV)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Expected Shortfall in Credit Portfolios with Extremal Dependence
Achal Bassamboo (Kellog School of Management), Sandeep Juneja (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) and Assaf Zeevi (Columbia University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Fast Simulation of Multifactor Portfolio Credit Risk in the t-Copula Model
Wanmo Kang (Moody's KMV) and Perwez Shahabuddin (Columbia University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Monday 3:30:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
Risk Analysis Methodology
Chair: Sam Ehrlichman (Cornell University)

Out-of-the-money Monte Carlo Simulation Option Pricing: The Joint Use Of Importance Sampling And Descritptive Sampling
Eduardo Saliby, Jaqueline T.M. Marins, and Josete F. dos Santos (Coppead/UFRJ)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Function-approximation-based Perfect Control Variates for Pricing American Options
Sandeep Juneja and Nomesh Bolia (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

A Study of Variance Reduction Techniques for American Option Pricing
Christiane Lemieux and Jennie La (University of Calgary)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
Operational Risk Analysis
Chair: Kevin Taaffe (Clemson University)

Risk Assessment of Drilling and Completion Operations in Petroleum Wells Using a Monte Carlo and a Neural Network Approach
Dennis Kerr Coelho, Mauro Roisenberg, and Paulo José Freitas (Federal University of Santa Catarina) and Carlos Magno Jacinto (Petrobras)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Identifying Demand Sources That Minimize Risk for a Selective Newsvendor
Kevin M. Taaffe and Deepak Tirumalasetty (Clemson University)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Using Simulation to Analyze R&D Value Creation
Douglas A. Bodner, William B. Rouse, and Michael J. Pennock (Georgia Institute of Technology)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Tuesday 8:30:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
3D Visualization
Chair: Vineet Kamat (University of Michigan)

Visualization of Construction Graphics in Outdoor Augmented Reality
Amir H. Behzadan and Vineet R. Kamat (University of Michigan)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Multi-User Support and Motion Planning of Humans and Humans Driven Vehicles in Interactive 3D Material Flow Simulations
Matthias Fischer and Bengt Mueck (Heinz Nixdorf Institut, University of Paderborn), Kiran Mahajan (University of Paderborn) and Michael Kortenjan, Christoph Laroque, and Wilhelm Dangelmaier (Heinz Nixdorf Institut, University of Paderborn)
[ Full Paper as a pdf File ]

Programming Using Dynamic System Modeling via a 3D-Based Multimodeling Framework
Hyunju Shim and Paul Fishwick (University of Florida)
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Tuesday 10:30:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
3D Visualization and Virtual Reality
Chair: Kiran Mahajan (Univeristy of Paderborn)

A Two-tier Method for Evaluating Alternative Policies to Support Interactive Analysis of 3D Material Flow Simulations
Wilhelm Dangelmaier, Kiran Mahajan, Daniel Huber, and Bengt Mueck (University of Paderborn)
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Temporally Parallel Coupling of Discrete Simulation Systems with Virtual Reality Systems
Steffen Strassburger (Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation), Thomas Schulze (University of Magdeburg (FIN/ITI)) and Marco Lemessi and Gordon D. Rehn (Deere & Co.)
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Introducing Virtual Engineering Technology Into Interactive Design Process with High-fidelity Models
Gengxun Huang and Kenneth Mark Bryden (Iowa State University)
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Tuesday 1:30:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
Virtual Reality in Simulation
Chair: Justice Akpan (Lancaster University Management School)

Experimental Investigation of the Impacts of Virtual Reality on Discrete-Event Simulation
Justice I. Akpan and Roger J. Brooks (Lancaster University Management School)
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Practitioners’ Perception of the Impacts of Virtual Reality on Discrete-event Simulation
Justice I. Akpan and Roger J. Brooks (Lancaster University Management School)
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Common Scene Definition Framework for Constructing Virtual Worlds
Lee A. Belfore II, Prabhu V. Krishnan, and Emre Baydogan (Old Dominion University)
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