16th European Simulation Multiconference Darmstadt, Germany June 3-5, 2002 CALL FOR PAPERS MODELLING AND SIMULATION 2002 Methodology and Tools Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks High Performance and Large Scale Computing Verification, Validation and Accreditation Economics and Operations Research Complex Systems Modelling Education and Gaming Simulation in Environment, Biology, Ecology and Medicine NEW Analytical and Stochastic Modelling Techniques NEW NEW Simulation Applications in Industry NEW Tutorials Student Papers, Poster Sessions Partners for Projects Sessions Exhibition Organised by SCS Europe and Sponsored by The Society for Computer Simulation International SCS Co-Sponsored by ASIM Arbeitsgemeinschaft Simulation Hosted by FH-Darmstadt For latest information see: http://biomath.rug.ac.be/~scs/conf/esm2002/ AIM OF ESM'2002 The ESM'2002 is the international conference concerned with state of the art technology in modelling and simulation. For several years, ESM has proven to be an outstanding forum for researchers involved in building innovative simulation systems, simulation and modelling tools and applications on both the research and industrial front. The SCS European Simulation Multiconference features an outstanding technical program ranging from introductory tutorials to software reviews to state-of-the-art research and practice. The conference includes exhibits, business meetings for professional societies, software user groups, and a social program. All submissions will be peer reviewed by three members of the International Program Committee. Accepted papers will be published in the conference Proceedings (both print and electronic format), that will be copyrighted and widely disseminated. All talks and tutorials must be accompanied by a paper of between three to eight Proceedings pages. Contributions to the technical program are solicited in the following general areas; METHODOLOGY AND TOOLS Topics Cover: (- System and Process Modelling, - Object Oriented Systems, - Hierarchical and Distributed Simulation, - Industrial Simulation Tools) Continuous and discrete simulation methodology, Simulation tools, Simulation environments, Multi-paradigm simulation, Simulation uncertainty, Petri nets, Web-based simulation, Simulation visualisation, Integration of simulation and geographical information systems, Object-oriented programming, AI and Expert systems, Software comparisons, Last research results in simulation. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEURAL NETWORKS Topics cover: (-Computational Methodologies and Algorithms) will provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of recent research and applications of artificial neural networks such as in machine learning, data analysis and simulation. The aim of this track is to encourage and facilitate interdisciplinary communication amongst university and industry professionals applying AI-ANN. Papers dealing with ANN applications (in a wider sense) are welcome. A few topics are given as representative examples: Classification, Data analysis, Fault tolerance, Forecasting, Knowledge acquisition, Economics and Finance, Planning, Pretreatment of data, Process control, Robotics, Speech and image recognition, Web intelligence, involving methodologies such as: Hybrid systems (GA, fuzzy, symbolic representation), Methods or tools for evaluating ANN performance, Reinforcement Learning, Simulation tools (research, education, development), Neural nets for simulation: modelling of parts (components) of the system simulated by neural networks, evaluation of simulation models using neural nets, decision support in simulation models by neural nets; Simulation of neural nets: systems of pre-designed neural networks, techniques and tools for simulation and programming of neural networks. HIGH PERFORMANCE AND LARGE SCALE COMPUTING Topics cover: (- Energy Systems, - Multi-Dimensional Systems, - Multi-Parameter Systems) This track invites contributions on efficient simulation algorithms and compute-intensive simulation projects on high-performance computers or distributed platforms. Methods and techniques for parallel simulation (scheduling, synchronisation, load balancing), Performance of parallel and distributed simulation (experimental and comparative studies, performance models, benchmarks), High Level Architecture (HLA) and related standards (time management, model semantics, implementation issues), Application of parallel and distributed simulation (computer systems, manufacturing systems, etc.), Parallelisation of continuous simulations (numerical methods, (Quasi-Monte-Carlo simulation), Web-based distributed simulation (distributed modelling via the Web, Java) VERIFICATION, VALIDATION AND ACCREDITATION (VV&A) Topics cover: (- Models and Federations, - Fault Tolerance, - Quality Assurance, - Industrial and Production Process Applications, - Military Applications) VV&A methodology (effective VV&A, VV&A planing confidence levels, risk estimation, organisation, documentation, standards, cost estimation, technique application, result presentation, subject matter specification, fidelity, automation potential), VV&A technology (documentation, CASE-tools, cross checking, requirements, specification, knowledge based systems, configuration management, tool overview, simulation environments). Military simulation - fidelity, exercise management, tools and modelling techniques, applications; Local, global, real and non-real time simulations and applications; Web-enabled simulation, local and remote invocation, tools, education; Simulators - hardware/persons-in-the-loop, HLA compliance; Animated visualisation of simulation; Component-oriented simulation ECONOMICS AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH Topics covers: (- Econometry - Financial Markets, Bottom-Up Theories) Simulation and Optimisation, Experimental Design of Simulation Studies, Queuing Networks and Models, Embedded Heuristics in Simulation, Rule-based Optimization and Simulation, Computer Assisted Learning and Simulation Trainers, Customising of ERP Systems using Simulation, Distributed Simulation Approaches, Hierarchical Simulation Integrating Process Mapping and Simulation, Manufacturing Consulting, Manufacturing Controls, Model Integration Standards, Optimisation and Evaluation, Simulation Frameworks, Simulation Games, Simulation of (Manufacturing) Processes in Virtual Enterprises, Virtual Factories, and Virtual Manufacturing, Simulation Support Tools COMPLEX SYSTEMS MODELLING Topics Cover: (- Design and Simulation, - Process Control and Optimisation, - Information Technology Systems, - Space and Airborne Systems - Communication Networks, - Cybernetics and Control, - Building Engineering and Urban Infrastructures - Nonlinear Systems) Integration of AI Techniques and Simulation, Knowledge Elicitation and Representation for Complex Models, Drawing Understanding and Pattern Recognition, Machine Learning, Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms, Simulation in Robotics and Automation, Continuous Simulation of Technical Processes, Fuzzy Models in Simulation, Wireless Communication, Mobile Communication Networks, Satellite Communication, LAN and WAN Protocols, Simulation of Switching Equipment, Design and Coding of Communication Handling Software EDUCATION AND GAMING Topics Cover (- e-learning, - Role Strategies) Management Games, Simulation with "man in the loop", Virtual Reality Systems, Realistic Presentation of Simulation Results, Simulation for Training and Education, Web-based Simulation, Multi-site Group Simulation, Special Purpose Simulation Languages and Tools, Simulation Environments, Simulator Development Environments, Visual Modelling Tools, Multimedia, Visualisation and Animation Tools, Interfaces for Coupling with External Tools SIMULATION IN ENVIRONMENT, ECOLOGY, BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE Topics cover: (- Meteorology and Climate, - Growth Dynamics, - Imaging and Visualisation) The main goal is to enhance the transdisciplinarity and to facilitate contacts and dialogs between computer scientists and specialists of Environmental Sciences. Since 10 years the modelling process took benefits from recent (and less recent) techniques of computer science : Object-Oriented Languages, Discrete Event Simulation, Concepts of Agent and Actor, Fuzzy Logic, UML, model - GIS interface, Web-based simulation, environment management, predictive models of forest growth, fishing, climate and other biological processes. Papers dealing with ecological modelling (in a wider sense) are welcome in the areas of: Applications: Environment managing, Waste managing, Ecosystem dynamics (terrestrial and oceanographic ecology) Population dynamics (diseases & epidemics, changes in biodiversity, genome, predator-prey relationships, fishing...), Population behaviour, Individual behaviour, involving methodologies such as : Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Interactive Simulation, High-Performance Computing, Languages, Modelling Techniques, Simulation Methodologies & Tools, Synthetic Environment, Virtual Reality, Petri nets, DEVS and Bond Graphs. Modelling and simulation have an important role in structuring biological, medical and ecological systems. The intrinsic complexity and non-linearity of these types of systems need continuous and discrete simulation methodology, soft computing methodology in order to handle the different degrees of uncertainty, as well as virtual reality methodology describing the time and space dependent complexity. Topics are biological systems, medical systems and ecosystems with the domain specific topics such as molecular modelling, genetic algorithms in biosystems, fuzzy sets and neural nets in biosystems, physiology, cardiology, anesthesia, cancer, circulatory system, respiratory system, renal system, biomechanics, agricultural production, simulation of global change, ecotechnology and eco-engineering, GIS, population dynamics, etc Simulation of Patient Care, Quality of Service, Hospital Logistics, Simulation of Disease Proliferation, Virtual Reality in Surgical Procedures, Simulating Biological Phenomena and Organs, Simulation as a Tool for Diagnosis, Simulation of Emergency Procedures (Disaster Gaming), General Medical Simulations TUTORIALS Tutorials can be proposed in the following three categories: T1- Introductory tutorials T2- State of the Art Tutorials T3- Software and Modelware Tutorials Tutorial proposals should be emailed to Philippe.Geril@rug.ac.be POSTER SESSION The poster session only features work in progress. Next to the actual poster presentation, these submissions also feature as short papers in the Proceedings. STUDENTS SESSION This session is for students who want to present their work in progress or part of their doctoral thesis as a paper. Student papers are denoted by the fact that only the name of the student appears on the paper as an author. They are published as short papers in the Proceedings. DIVERSE ACTIVITIES For demonstrations or video sessions, please contact SCS Europe. Special session will be set up for vendor presentations in co-ordination with the scientific program. User Group meetings for simulation languages and tools can be organised the day before the conference. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please contact the Conference Chairs. We will be happy to provide a meeting room and other necessary equipment. Partners for projects session(s) will be organised by SCS to give potential project teams or individuals the opportunity to present their research in order to link up with fellow researchers for future research projects. Those wishing to participate in this session need to send a proposal to SCS Europe. EXHIBITION A special exhibition will be held during the conference focused on simulation tools. For more information please contact SCS Europe for further details. Email: Philippe.Geril@rug.ac.be DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS Send all submissions in an ELECTRONIC FORM ONLY in uuencoded, zipped Microsoft Word format, PDF or Postscript format indicating the designated track and type of submission (full paper or an extended abstract) to the SCS Europe (Philippe.Geril@rug.ac.be). Please provide your name, affiliation, full mailing address, telephone / fax number and Email address on all submissions as well. For submissions please put in the subject of your Email the following indications: esm2002 and designated track or USE THE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION PAGE!! Only original papers, which have not been published elsewhere, will be accepted for publication REGISTRATION FEES Registration Fees Author SCS/EUROSIM Other Members Participants Pre-reg before 475 EURO 475 EURO 535 EURO April. 30th 2002 Registration after Pre-registration 535 EURO 595 EURO April 30th '2002 required The registration fee includes one copy of the Conference Proceedings, coffee and tea during the breaks, all lunches, a welcome cocktail a conference dinner and a guided visit to EUMETSAT or ESOC. PAPER SUBMISSION TYPES FULL PAPER (including abstract, conclusions, diagrams, references) During review, the submitted full papers can be accepted as a regular 5 page paper. If excellent, full papers can be accepted by the program committee as an extended (8-page) paper. Each submission will be reviewed by at least three members of the International Program Committee. EXTENDED ABSTRACT (at least five pages) Participants may also submit a 5 page extended abstract for a regular (5 pages) or short (3 pages) paper or poster, which will be reviewed by the International Program Committee. All accepted papers will be published in the ESM'2002 Conference Proceedings. SHORT ABSTRACT (at least three pages) Participants may also submit a 3 page abstract for a short paper or poster, which will be reviewed by the International Program Committee. All accepted papers will be published in the ESM'2002 Conference Proceedings. ONE PAGE ABSTRACTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS Philippe Geril SCS Europe University of Ghent Coupure Links 653 B-9000 Ghent, Belgium Tel (Office): +32 9 2337790 Fax: + 32 9 2234941 T+F Private: +32 59 800 804 Email: philippe.geril@rug.ac.be OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD The 2002 European Simulation Multiconference Committee will select the Outstanding Paper of the Conference. The author of this paper will be awarded a free registration for an SCS conference.Only papers SUBMITTED AS FULL papers will be eligible for the Outstanding Paper Award. LANGUAGE The official conference language for all papers and presentations is English. IMPORTANT DEADLINES EARLY SUBMISSION DEADLINE DECEMBER 15TH 2001 January 15, 2002: Submit contributed full-papers (5 to 8 proceedings pages) not previously published. These submissions, when accepted will be published as regular or extended papers, depending on their quality. January 15, 2002: Submit extended abstracts (5 abstract pages) or short papers (3 abstract pages), reports of industrial projects and summaries of posters. These submissions, when accepted will be published as regular, of up to 5 proceedings page papers. January 15, 2002: Submit one -to -three page proposals to present tutorials, to organise and chair panel sessions, to organise user meetings, vendor sessions or to exhibit software January 15, 2002: Submit abstracts for student and poster session February 25, 2002: Notification of Acceptance or Rejection April 30, 2002: Authors provide camera-ready manuscript June 3-5, 2002: Conference VENUE: DARMSTADT, GERMANY Once a residence of Hessian Landgrafen and Grand Dukes, Darmstadt developed into the capital city of the German state of Hessen. Following nearly complete destruction of the inner city in the Second World War, Darmstadt was to pass this title on to Wiesbaden. The city's identity had to be re-established from the ground up. Therefore emphasis was put on the so-called "smokeless industry", until the advent of computer technology. Darmstadt calls itself the home for a number of reputed international institutes such as the European space research organizations ESOC and EUMETSAT, the Heavy Ion Research Association (GSI), the GMD Research Centre Information Technology GmbH, the Research Centre Deutsche Telekom and the Fraunhofer Institute for Graphic Data Processing, to name only a few. Commercial firms of international format (Merck, Röhm, Schenck, Wella) on one hand and institutions of the arts (Industrial Design, New Music etc.) and sciences (several universities) are within close vicinity. Today, Darmstadt, located in the middle of the Starkenburg Region and at the outskirts of one of the most active economic areas, the ‘Rhein-Main’, is considered as one of the centres for information, communication and software technologies. 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Please send or fax this card immediately to: (fax: +32.9.223.49.41) Philippe Geril, Society for Computer Simulation, European SCS Europe, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium