Objective
Simulation based upon models of heterogeneous and multi-paradigm systems, using multiple computer agents and multi-model interfaces is expected to have a growing relevance in the future. In order to improve the efficiency of simulation there is a need for the analysis of the current simulation practice, the formulation of desired goals and recommendations how to reach them, and especially what fundamental basic research needs can be identified. The awareness of simulations being a generic, interdisciplinary tool in scientific and industrial practice (through adequate knowledge dissemination) is also needed. It is an objective of the proposed Working Group to provide stimuli in this direction.
ACTIVITIES
In the first phase the focus will be on:
- Improvement of modelling and simulation processes (multiparadigm modelling concepts, multilanguage sofware systems, combined discrete/continuous simulation).
- New application areas, especially underlying techniques (parallel and distributed simulation, simulation of multicomponent systems).
- User-simulation interfaces (intelligent interfaces, animation, scientific visualisation).
POTENTIAL
In phase 2 an exploratory action is planned with the purpose of investigating (and reporting) the need for and posssible structure of an "EU Center on Simulation Technology". This Center should provide basic technology and make available knowledge on all subjects having been dealt with in SiE and the WG. In the long term the WG might evolve into a Network of Excellence in Computer Simulation.
Coordinator
9000 Gent
Belgium
Participants (23)
WD2 7JR Watford
B98 OAR Redditch
75782 Paris
20090 Segrate
SN14 6RA Chippenham
2600 AA Delft
2800 Lyngby
LE8 3LH Leicester
93211 La-plaine-saint-denis
412 88 Goteborg
1050 Bruxelles
4031 Angleur
6700 HB Wageningen
71316 Bucharest
2743 HA Waddinxveen
BT3 9DZ Belfast
SF-02151 Espoo
08028 Barcelona
Dublin 2
Leeds
M13 9PL Manchester
SE1 9RP London
28359 Bremen