Improving simulation through advanced computing techniques: Grid computing and simulation interoperability

Today, due to exciting developments in advanced computing techniques and technologies, many scientists can now make use of dedicated high speed networks and high performance computing. This so-called `e-Science´ in enabling scientist across many fields to work together in global virtual research communities. What do these advancements mean for modeling and simulation? This advanced tutorial instigates two key areas that are affecting the way M&S projects are being developed and deployed. Grid Computing addresses the use of many computers to speed up applications. Simulation Interoperability deals with linking together remote simulations and/or speeding up the execution of a single run. Through the use of case studies we hope to show that both these areas are making a major impact on the practice of M&S in both industry and science, as well as in turn supporting the future capabilities of e-Science.