SAMO '95: Theory and applications of sensitivity analysis of model output in computer simulation

An international symposium on "Theory and applications of sensitivity analysis of model output in computer simulation", SAMO '95, will take place in Belgirate, Italy, on 25-27 September 1995. It is organized by DG XII/F of the Commission, in the framework of its Radioactive Waste programme, and the Environment Institute of the Joint Research Centre.

Sensitivity analysis of model output (SAMO) investigates the relative importance of input model parameters in determining model predictions. The aim of the symposium is to bring together people from different disciplines involved in practical and theoretical aspects of sensitivity analysis and to review the present state of the art of SAMO applications.

The following sessions will take place:

- Identifying active factors in large batches. Sampling strategies and parameter screening;
- Importance measures, Fourier Amplitude Sensitivity Test and sensitivity indices;
- Correlation/regression based techniques and response surface replacement;
- Other strategies for sensitivity analysis, e.g. FORM (reliability analysis applied to SAMO), differential analysis, two sample tests, etc.)

Participants are invited to submit papers on the above topics in oral and poster sessions.
For further information, please contact:

Mr. A. Saltelli
TP 321
JRC - EI, Ispra Site
I-21020 Ispra (VA)
Italy
Tel. +39-332-789686; Fax +39-332-785466