FINAL PROGRAM 11th European Simulation Multiconference Istanbul, Turkey, June 1-4, 1997

The numbers opposite author names denote page numbers in the proceedings.

Monday June 2

An Architecture for Collaborative Modeling and Simulation
Bernard P. Zeigler, Hessam Sarjoughnian and Sankait Vahie K-3

Simulation: A Look to the Future
C. Dennis Pegden K-17

Sensitivity Models for N-Stage Suboptimal Neural Control
Krzysztof Fujarewicz 225

Probability Distribution Selection Using Neural Networks
Anil Yilmaz and Ihsan Sabuncuoglu 231

Scheduling with Artificial Neural Networks in a Simulated Job Shop
Gunes Gencyilmaz and Mehmet Fatih Tasgetiren 252

The Simulation Model for Traffic Availability Analysis
Jadwiga Dutkiewicz, Jozef Okulewicz and Jozef Suda 615

A Simulation Model for Transportation of Passenger Among Cities in Turkey
Emin Gundogar and H. Resit Yazgan 620

Maintenance Optimisation for High Speed Railway Systems Through a Simulation Based Approach
Gian Francesco D'Addio, Pierluigi Firpo and Stefano Savio 624

The Multi-Use of Battlefield Simulation Systems
Tomaz Savsek, Marjan Vezjak and Nikola Pavesic 689

Flyover Practice & Mission Planning on Real Battle Theatres with Simulated 3-D Vues from Satellite Imagery
Ricardo Minguez and Gonzalo Fernandez de la Mora 694

Command Control and Communication Simulation for Fire Support
Altan Ozkil and Berna Dengiz 699

Approximate Disaggregation -Aggregation Solutions for General Queuing Networks
Johann Christoph Strelen 773

The Application of Hybrid Modelling Techniques for Business Process Performance Analysis
Henk Jonkers 779

Shovel-Truck Simulation in Surface Mining and Comparison with a Cyclic Queueing Model
Selamet G. Ercelebi 787

The Visual Simulation Environment
Osman Balci, Anders I. Bertelrud, Chuck M. Esterbrook and Richard E. Nance 61

Visual Design of Complex Models in Cell Biology
Oliver Werner and Hans-Peter Meinzer 74

Block Diagram Based Simulation Language Versus Animation Based Simulators
Ingolf Stahl 79

Planning of an Automated Assembly Line by Means of Simulation Techniques in an Electromechanics Company
Domenico Falcone and Fabio de Felice 325

Simulation Modeling of a Real Manufacturing System in an Automobile Factory-TOFAS
A. Hande Enez 331

Simulation of Capacity Expansion and Sequencing Alternatives for a Make-to-order Sheet Metal Producer
M. Murat Arer and Nur E. Ozdemirel 336

Neural Network Based Structure Characterisation in the Modelling and Simulation of Ill-Defined Systems
L. Vermeersch, E. Kerckhoffs and H. Koppelaar 237

Computer Simulation for High Speed Railway Vehicles
Wlodzimierz Choromanski 247

Artificial Neural Networks Embedded in Simulation: An Example on Logging Operations in Forestry
M. Fatih Hocaoglu and Ali Karaman 258

Integration of Knowledge Base System with the GIS Software
Cezary Orlowski and Marek Borzestowski 655

Simulation System for Planning Routes Considering Economic and Environmental Assessment Using Remote Sensing Data
Takeo Shirotori and Naotugu Nozue 660

Emergence of Earthquakes by Multiagent Simulation
Stephane Calderoni and Pierre Marcenac 665

Highly Aggregated Combat Modeling in Distributed Environments
Erdal Cayirci 707

The Simulation Model of Many-on-many Stochastic Combat
Arkadiusz Manikowski, Zygmunt Kaszubowski and Ryszard Antkiewicz 712

The Mathematical Model of Duel with Target Detection and Selection
Arkadiusz Manikowski, Zygmunt Kaszubowski and Ryszard Antkiewicz 716

Effects of Variability on the Performance of a Production Line Under Cyclic Scheduling
Baris Tan and Selcuk Karabati 795

Performance Evaluation of Multistage Interconnection Networks with Blocking
A. Badrah, J. M. Fourneau and F. Quessette 803

Maintenance of a Markov Chain Modulated Reliability Model
Suleyman Ozekici and Merih Sevilir 811

Dynamic Object Decomposition in the Visual Simulation Environment
Osman Balci, Anders I. Bertelrud, Chuck M. Esterbrook and Richard E. Nance 69

Visual Exploration for Numerical Simulation Data
Rossella Cossu 84

Software Aid for Formulation of Discrete Event Simulations
M. A. Pollatschek 89

Simulation and Optimization of a Pull-Strategy in the Order-Picking Area of a Distribution Warehouse
Knut Alicke and Dieter Arnold 369

Simulation of AGV Control System
Tingkai Wang, Qaism H. Mehdi, Norman E. Gough and Ian Griffiths 375

Modelling and Simulation of Wires Handling
Paolo Denti, Paolo Dragoni, Giancarlo Frugoli and Caterina Rizzi 380

Modelling Different Aspects of "Intelligent" Behaviour in a Multi-Agent Environment
Thomas Uthmann 267

Q-II: An Improved Learning Algorithm for Intelligent Agents
Ercan Oztemel and M. Emin Aydin 275

Intelligent Multimedia Tutoring for Simulation Modelling Education
Tajudeen A. Atolagbe and Vlatka Hlupic 280

Advanced Modelling of Waste Water Treatment Systems
Jan Broeze, Floor Verdenius, Mark Sloof, Erik Rekswinkel and Henk van der Sluis 670

Simulation Studies of Settling Properties in Sedimentation Process
Mieczyslaw Metzger 675

Modelling and Simulation of Carbon and Nitrogen Biodegradation in Sequencing Batch Reactors
Mieczyslaw Metzger and Jan Sikora 680

Choosing the Right Display System for a Flight Training Simulator
Paul C. Lyon 723

Communication Aspects on Flying Simulation System Integrating Real and Simulated Platforms
Derya Demir and Ihsan Omur Bucak 730

Technological Requirements for a Future Complex Air Warfare Training System
H. G. M. Janssen and M. Stehouwer 734

Using Petri Nets for Specification Model Simulation
C. Frydman, L. Torres, N. Giambiasi and L. Santos 821

Causal-Semantic-Based Simulation and Validation of High-Level Petri Nets
Jorg Desel, Thomas Freytag and Andreas Oberweis 826

Modelling and Simulation of Complex Production Systems Using a Petri-Nets Based Formal Approach
Hassane Alla, Carmen Veronica Bobeanu and Florin-Gheorghe Filip 831

LEO: A C++ Library to Build Event-Driven Simulators
Vicenc Soler, Jordi Roig and Marta Prim 175

Interactive Multiblock Multigrid Grid Generation by GENSY
Rosa Maria Spitaleri and Anna Rita Caldarone 180

MRT - A Tool for Simulations in 3D Geometric Domains
Dieter W. Fellner and Norbert Schenk 185

Modeling and Simulation of Supply Chains
Thomas Behlau, Christine Strothotte, Dietrich Ziems, Andreas Schurholz and Michael Schmitz 389

Design of a Simulation Model for a Bulk-Paper Sea Terminal
Rik van Landeghem and Arie Moruanx 396

Competitive Advantage Through Simulation of Supply Chains and Associated Policy Considerations
Alan Fowler 401

(c) SCS Europe, 1997. Authors: Ali Riza Kaylan, Alexander Verbraeck, SCS Europe Office. Last change: 03-02-03