15TH EUROPEAN SIMULATION 
SYMPOSIUM AND EXHIBITION
October 26-29, 2003
Delft, The Netherlands
 

ACCEPTED PAPERS



Simulation Methodologies, Methods and Techniques 

METH-1
Malcolm Yoke Hean Low, Boon Ping Gan, Junhu Wei, Xiaoguang Wang, Stephen John Turner, and Wentong Cai
Implementation Issues for Shared State in HLA-Based Distributed Simulation 

METH-2
Wilfred van der Vegte and Imre Horváth
Use-Driven Product Conceptualization Based on Nucleus Modeling and Simulation with Scenarios 

METH-3
H. Pastijn, F. Van Utterbeeck, and R. Van Loock
PROMETHEE-i Selecting the Best Simulation Model Configuration Based on Multiple Performance Measures 

METH-4
Jonathan Pearlin and Robert Signorile
Simulation of a Distributed Mutual Exclusion Algorithm Using Multicast Communication 

METH-6
Robert Wittmann, Andreas Hössinger, and Siegfried Selberherr
Improvement of the Statistical Accuracy for the Three-Dimensional Monte Carlo Simulation of Ion 
Implantation 

METH-7
W. Wessner, H. Ceric, C. Heitzinger, A. Hössinger, and S. Selberherr
Anisotropic Mesh Adaption Governed by a Hessian Matrix Metric 

METH-8
Cyrille Bertelle, Antoine Dutot, Frédéric Guinand, and Damien Olivier
Color Ant Populations Algorithm for Dynamic Distribution in Simulations

METH-9
Stephan Wagner, Tibor Grasser, Claus Fischer, and Siegfried Selberherr
A Simulator Module for Advanced Equation Assembling 

METH-10
Stéphane Julia and Michel dos Santos Soares
Verification of Real Time UML Specifications Through a Specialized Inference Mechanism Based on a Token Player Algorithm and the Sequent Calculus of Linear Logic

METH-11
Adelinde M. Uhrmacher, Mathias Röhl, and Jan Himmelspach 
Unpaced and Paced Simulation for Testing Agents

METH-12
András Varga, Y. Ahmet Sekercioglu, and Gregory K. Egan
A Practical Efficiency Criterion for the Null Message Algorithm


Discrete Simulation Languages and Tools

TOOLS-1
Vincent Fischer, Loig Allain, and Laurent Gerbaud
RAMA : A Lightweight Rule-based Tool for Expressions Analysis and Code Generation

TOOLS-2
Andriy Levytskyy, Eugčne J.H. Kerckhoffs, Ernesto Posse, and Hans Vangheluwe
Creating DEVS Components with the Metamodelling Tool AToM3

TOOLS-3
Eric Innocenti, Alexandre Muzy, Antoine Aiello, Jean-François Santucci, and David R.C. Hill
Design of a Multithreaded Parallel Model for Fire Spread

TOOLS-4
Adam Galuszka and Andrzej Swierniak
STRIPS Representation and Non-Cooperative Strategies in Multi-Robot Planning

TOOLS-5
Anna M. Fowles-Winkler
Modelling with the Integrated Performance Modelling Environment (IPME) 

TOOLS-6
Petr Grillinger and Pavel Herout
Simulation Tool for Functional Verification of TTP/C–based Systems 

TOOLS-7
Dan Chen, Stephen John Turner, Boon Ping Gan, Wentong Cai, and Junhu Wei
A Decoupled Federate Architecture for Distributed Simulation Cloning

TOOLS-8
Edwin C. Valentin, Alexander Verbraeck, and Henk G. Sol
Advantages and Disadvantages of Building Blocks in Simulation Studies: A Laboratory Experiment with 
Simulation Experts

TOOLS-9
Masoud Najafi, Azzedine Azil, and Ramine Nikoukhah
Implementation of Continuous-Time Dynamics in Scicos

TOOLS-10
Ross Clement
Multi-Agent Simulations of Evolution and Speciation in Cichlid Fish

TOOLS-11
Marco Gribaudo, Mauro Iacono, Nicola Mazzocca, and Valeria Vittorini
The OsMoSys/DrawNET Xe! Languages System: A Novel Infrastructure for Multi-Formalism Object-Oriented Modelling

TOOLS-12
Joshua O. Peteet, John P. Murphy, and Linda F. Wilson
Matchmaking in the ABELS System for Linking Distributed Simulations

TOOLS-13
Linda F. Wilson, W. Riley Lochridge, and G. Ayorkor Mills-Tettey
The Secure ABELS Brokering System

TOOLS-14
Simon J. E. Taylor and Navonil Mustafee
An Analysis of Internal/External Event Ordering Strategies for COTS Distributed Simulation

TOOLS-15
Michael D. Ryde and Simon J. E. Taylor
A Top-Down Approach to Model Interoperation Provision in COTS Simulation Packages 

TOOLS-16
Gabriella Spinelli and Simon J.E. Taylor
Methodological Reflections on Collaborative Work Practices: A Short Journey to Elsewhere

TOOLS-17
Niels A. Lang, Peter H.M. Jacobs, and Alexander Verbraeck
Distributed, Open Simulation Model Development with DSOL Services



Simulation in Business, Economy, Finance and Commerce

BUS-1
Mariëlle den Hengst and Hermen Geerts
Business Modeling for Non-Modeling Experts: Simulation and Visualization at the Amsterdam Municipal 
Police Force

BUS-2
Marco Remondino
Emergence of Self Organization and Search for Optimal Enterprise Structure: AI Evolutionary Methods 
Applied to Agent Based Process Simulation 

BUS-3
Mirjana Pejic Bach
The Small Business Management Flight Simulator in an Environment of Financial Indiscipline 

BUS-4
Marijn Janssen and Jaap Beerens.
Simulation for Understanding Collaboration in a Virtual Public Counter 

BUS-5
Jurij Jaklic, Ales Groznik, Andrej Kovacic
Towards E-Government - The Role of Simulation Modeling

BUS-6
Mojca Indihar-Stemberger, Ales Popovic, and Vesna Bosilj-Vuksic
Simulation and Information Systems Modelling: A Framework for Business Process Change 

BUS-7
Alan Serrano
Understanding the Dynamic Interactions Between BP and IT Using Simulation

BUS-8
Alan Serrano
Capturing Information System’s Requirement Using Business Process Simulation

BUS-9
Corné Versteegt, Sander Vermeulen, and Eric van Duin
Joint Simulation Modeling to Support Strategic Decision-Making Processes

BUS-10
Tillal Eldabi, Man Wai Lee, and Ray J. Paul
A Framework for Business Process Simulation: The Grab and Glue Approach

BUS-11
Yung-Hsin Wang and Yuan-Fan Chen
An Experience of Modeling and Simulation in Support of CMMI Process

BUS-12
Eyler Coates, Jon Juneau, and Rita Schweickert Endt
Valuing Real Options with Simulation Software

BUS-13
Joacim Johnsson and Björn Johansson
Discrete Event Simulation in a Virtual Enterprise Environment: a Case Study Reflection of Multiple Developers

BUS-14
Tamrat W. Tewoldeberhan and Alexander Verbraeck 
Using Web Services and Artificial Intelligence Techniques to Develop Simulation Models of Business Networks 



Simulation in Manufacturing, Production and Logistics

MANUF-1
Roberto Mosca, Filippo Queirolo, and Flavio Tonelli
Jobs Sequencing in Industrial Plant by Multi-Objective Optimization Based on a System of Autonomous Genetic Agents

MANUF-2
Pietro Giribone, Roberto Mosca, and Filippo Queirolo
Validating the Production Weekly Plan by Scheduling Simulation

MANUF-3
Edward J. Williams
A Simulation Client Achieves High Self-Sufficiency 

MANUF-6
Romeo Bandinelli, Mario Rapaccini, Sergio Terzi, and Marco Macchi
Proposal of a Framework for Production Plants Remote Control: A Preliminary Test Case 

MANUF-7
Heiko Niedermayer and Oliver Rose
A Simulation-Based Analysis of the Cycle Time of Cluster Tools in Semiconductor Manufacturing

MANUF-8
M. Hoyer, C.S. Horn, R. Schumann, and G.C. Premier
Integration of Process and Control Simulation into the Engineering Process 

MANUF-9
Eugeniusz Sroczan and Andrzej Urbaniak
Simulation of Managing the Generation of Ecologic Energy in Local Energy Market 

MANUF-10
Bengt Mueck, Wilhelm Dangelmaier, and Matthias Fischer
Components for the Active Support of the Analysis of Material Flow Simulations in a Virtual 
Environment 

MANUF-11
Charu Chandra and Janis Grabis
A Data Driven Approach to Automated Simulation Model Building

MANUF-12
Endre Végh, János Biri, Laura Bürger, Gábor Házi, and László Varga
Control Room Interface Upgrade of an Operating Full-Scope Training Simulator

MANUF-14
Ante Munitic, Mario Orsulic, and Josko Dvornik
Continuous Computer Simulation Model of the Marine Gas Turbine

MANUF-15
Zhi Peng and Terry Sheppard
Prediction of Static Recrystallisation during Extrusion of Aluminium Alloy AA2024

MANUF-17
Fredrik Persson
Supply Chain Simulation: Experiences from Two Case Studies

MANUF-18
Matthias Becker, Thomas Bessey, and Helena Szczerbicka
A Study of Control via On-Line simulation Using Stochastic Petri-Nets

MANUF-19
Jan Studzinski
Mathematical Modelling and Identification of the Flow Dynamics in Molten Glass Furnaces

MANUF-20
Jyrki Peltoniemi, Matti Paljakka, and Tommi Karhela
Using OPC Data Exchange in Simulation Assisted Automation Testing

MANUF-21
Robert Steringer, Martin Schickmair, Johann Prenninger, and Maximilian Bürstmayr
Simulation of Large Standard Stillage Placement on a Diesel-Engine Assembly

MANUF-22
Nayeem N. Karnachi and Geoff Waterworth
Non-Linear Model Reference Control of pH Process: An Experimental Study

MANUF-23
Sameh M. Saad, Terence Perera, and Ruwan Wickramarachchi
A Structured Approach for the Implementation of Distributed Manufacturing Simulation

MANUF-24
Esko K. Juuso
Intelligent Dynamic Simulation of a Solar Collector Field

MANUF-25
Roberto Revetria, P.E.J.N. Blomjous, and S.P.A. van Houten
An HLA Federation for Evaluating Multi-Drop Strategies in Logistics



Simulation in Electronics, Computers and Telecom 

ELECT-1
G.I. Papadimitriou, T. Lagkas, M.S. Obaidat, A.S. Pomportsis
A New Approach to the Simulation of HIPERLAN Wireless Networks

ELECT-2
Vincent Fischer and Laurent Gerbaud
From the Electronic Circuit to the Simulation Component: An Automatic Component Building Process 

ELECT-3
Ning Su, Richard N. Zobel, and Frantz O. Iwu
Simulation in Cryptographic Protocol Design and Analysis

ELECT-4
Marko Lackovic and Cristian Bungarzeanu
Simulation Issues of Optical Packet Switching Ring Networks

ELECT-5
Faouzi Boulos
Calculating the Voltage Across a Turned Off Semi-Conductor Modelled by Perfect Switches

ELECT-6
Y. Ahmet Sekercioglu, András Varga, and Gregory K. Egan
Parallel Simulation Made Easy with OMNet++

ELECT-7
Rico Dreier, Georg Dummer, Guoxing Zhang, and Klaus D. Müller-Glaser
Partitioning and FPGA-Based Co-Simulation of Statecharts



Simulation in Logistics, Traffic and Transport

LOGIS-2
Yuri Merkuryev, Julija Petuhova, and Janis Grabis
Analysis of Dynamic Properties of an Inventory System With Service-Sensitive Demand Using Simulation 

LOGIS-4
Wojciech Osmólski, Waldemar Osmólski, and Pawel Kaczalski
Simulation of City Bus Operation Processes as Transportation System Realization

LOGIS-5
Waldemar Walerjanczyk and Michal Maciejewski
Decision Support System In City Logistics

LOGIS-6
Sylvain Lerebourg, Antoine Dutot, Cyrille Bertelle, and Damien Olivier
Decision Support System and Regulation System for Road Traffic Management

LOGIS-7
M. Montazeri-Gh and M. Naghizadeh
Development of Car Drive Cycle for Simulation of Emissions and Fuel Economy

LOGIS-9
Csaba Attila Boer, Alexander Verbraeck, Arjen de Waal, Bas van Eck, and Jerry Seager
Distributed e-Services for Road Container Transport Simulation

LOGIS-10
Eelco van Asperen, Rommert Dekker, Mark Polman, andHenk de Swaan Arons
Allocation of Ships in a Port Simulation

LOGIS-11
Matthias Becker and Thomas Bessey
Planning the Reconstruction of a Shiplift by Simulation of a Stochastic Petri Net Model

LOGIS-12
Alexander Lavrov, Dietmar Hietel, and Stefan Nickel
Interaction Control in a Combined Logistics and Chemical Process Simulation

LOGIS-13
Joanna K. Hartley
Comparison of Prediction Methods for Urban Network Link Travel Times 

LOGIS-14
Yvo Saanen, Jeroen van Meel, and Alexander Verbraeck
The Design and Assessment of Next Generation Automated Container Terminals 

LOGIS-15
Alessandra Orsoni
AI Techniques for the Implementation of New Organisational Structures in the Retail Industry 



Simulation in Military Applications

MILIT-1
Myeong-Wuk Jang, Smitha Reddy, Predrag Tosic, Liping Chen, and Gul Agha
An Actor-Based Simulation for Studying UAV Coordination 

MILIT-2
Nebojsa Nikolic
Limitations of Theoretical and Commonly Used Simulation Approaches in Considering Military 
Queuing Systems 

MILIT-3
Marko Hofmann
Component Based Military Simulation: Lessons Learned With Ground Combat Simulation Systems 

MILIT-4
Andrew Belyavin and Anna Fowles-Winkler
Subject Variability and the Effect of Stress in Discrete-Event Simulation

MILIT-5
Jianxiang Liu and Haozhi Li
The Implementation of CGF-Oriented Helicopter Dynamic Model



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