Title :
Panel: strategic directions in simulation research
Author :
Page, Ernest H. ; Nicol, David M. ; Balci, Osman ; Fujimoto, Richard M. ; Fishwick, Paul A. ; Ecuyer, Pierre L. ; Smith, Roger
Author_Institution :
Mitre Corp., McLean, VA, USA
Abstract :
The future directions of simulation research are analysed. The formulation of such a vision could provide valuable guidance and assistance with respect to decisions involving the generation and allocation of future research funding. The article addresses problems involving: (1) the size and complexity of models; (2) verification, validation and accreditation; (3) the modeling methodological and model execution implications of parallel and distributed simulation; (4) the centrality of modeling to the discipline of computer science; and (5) random number generation and execution efficiency improvements through quasi-Monte Carlo, and variance reduction
Keywords :
digital simulation; distributed processing; random number generation; research and development management; technological forecasting; accreditation; computer science; distributed simulation; execution efficiency improvements; future directions; future research funding; model complexity; model execution implications; quasi-Monte Carlo; random number generation; simulation research; strategic directions; variance reduction; verification; Computational modeling; Computer science; Computer simulation; Educational institutions; Laboratories; Machinery; Mathematics; Operations research; Predictive models; Statistics;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference Proceedings, 1999 Winter
Conference_Location :
Phoenix, AZ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5780-9
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.1999.816887
