1996 Winter Simulation Conference Proceedings Hotel Del Coranado Coranado, California December 8-11, 1996 Table of Contents Click on the topic to see the list of papers. Click on the paper title to see a pdf of the paper. Keynote Address Introductory Tutorials Advanced Tutorials State-of-the-Art Reviews Analysis Methodology      Sensitivity Analysis      Non-Uniform Random Variate Generation      Discrete Optimization and Selection      Rare Event Simulation      Simulation Optimization      Verification and Validation      Output Analysis      Process Improvement and Metamodels      Software/Modelware Tutorials Modeling Methodology      Network Simulation      Performance Issues in Parallel Simulation      Parallel Optimistic Simulation      Model Specification      Simulation Environments I      Simulation Environments II      Model Abstraction and Multimodeling      Web-Based Simulation      Parallel Simulation Language Issues      It's About Time: Time Advance Procedures      Object-Oriented Simulation Military Applications      Science of Military Simulation      After Action Reviews      Military Medical Simulation      Operations and Effectiveness      Distributed Interactive Simulation Manufacturing Applications      Enterprise Wide Modeling      Electronics and Wafer Fabrication I      Electronics and Wafer Fabrication II      Manufacturing Consulting      Manufacturing Controls      Scheduling and Sequencing      Material Handling Systems      Optimization and Evaluation      Simulation of Operations General Applications      Simulation and Public Policy      Health Care Applications I      Health Care Applications II      Computers and Communications I      Computers and Communications II      Restaurants and Food Processing Applications      Business Process Modeling      Simulation Works: Simulation Success Stories      Transportation and Logistics I      Transportation and Logistics II      Teaching Simulation      Modeling and Simulation Education      Simulation in Education      Design of Experiments in Large Scale Applications      Visualization in Input and Simulation Modeling      Shipping Applications Keynote Address Simulating Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems: Successes, Failures, and Deep Questions K. Kempf Return to top Introductory Tutorials An Introduction to Simulation Modeling M. A. Centeno Inside Simulation Software: How It Works and Why It Matters T. J. Schriber and D. T. Brunner Software for Simulation J. Banks Discrete Event Simulation Input Process Modeling L. M. Leemis Statistical Issues in Simulation W. D. Kelton Verifying and Validating Simulation Models R. G. Sargent Design of Object-Oriented Simulations in C++ J. A. Joines and S. D. Roberts Simulation of Communications Networks A. M. Law and M. G. McColnas Introduction to Simulation in Health Care J. C. Lowery Introduction to Manufacturing Applications G. M. Clark Business Process Simulation K. Tumay Return to top Advanced Tutorials Virtual Reality and Simulation M. Barnes So You Want to be a Simulation Consultant J. S. Carson II Supporting Manufacturing With Simulation: Model Design, Development, and Deployment F. Chance, J. Robinson, and J. Fowler Batching Methods in Simulation Output Analysis: What We Know and What We Don't B. W. Schmeiser and W. T. Song Principles of Conservative Parallel Simulation D. M. Nicol Perils and Pitfalls of Parallel Discrete-Event Simulation R. L. Bagrodia New Advances and Applications of Combining Simulation and Optimization F. Glover, J. P. Kelly, and M. Laguna Modeling with Event Graphs A. H. Buss Introduction & Overview of "Artificial Life"-Evolving Intelligent Agents for Modeling & Simulation A. M. Wildberger Return to top State-of-the-Art Reviews Developing A Real-Time Emulation/Simulation Capability for the Control Architecture to the RAMP FMS W. J. Davis, J. G. Macro, A. L. Brook, M. S. Lee, and G. S. Zhou Distributed Interactive Simulation: Its Past, Present, and Future D. Fullford Adaptive Protocols for Parallel Discrete-Event Simulation S. R. Das Advanced Tutorial-Simulation-Based Scheduling and Control B. A. Peters, J. S. Srnith, J. Curry, C. LaJimodiere, and G. R. Drake Selection of Input Models Using Bootstrap Goodness-of-fit R. C. H. Cheng, W. Holland, and N. A. Hughes Modeling and Simulating Time Series Input Processes with ARTAFACTS and ARTAGEN M C. Cario Implementing the Batch Means Method in Simulation Experiments C. Alexopoulos and A. F. Seila Estimating Steady State Mean from Short Transient Simulations P. A. Voss, J. Haddock, and T. R. Willemain Independent Verification and Validation: A Missing Link in Simulation Methodology? J. D. Arthur and R. E. Nance Return to top Analysis Methodology Sensitivity Analysis Computational Structure of a Performance Assessment Involving Stochastic and Subjective Uncertainty J. C. Helton Five-stage Procedure for the Evaluation of Simulation Models through Statistical Techniques J. P. C. Kleijnen Uncertainty and Sensitivity Studies of Models of Environmental Systems E. M. Scott Return to top Non-Uniform Random Variate Generation The Hit-and-Run Sampler: A Globally Reaching Markov Chain Sampler for Generating Arbitrary Multivariate Distributions R. L. Smith Random Variate Generation in One Line of Code L. Devroye Importance Sampling for Markov Chains: Computing Variance and Determining Optimal Measures I. Kuraganti and S. Strickland Return to top Discrete Optimization and Selection Selecting the Best System in Transient Simulations with Variances Known H. Damerdji, P. W. Glynn, M. K. Nakayama, and J. R. Wilson Getting More from the Data in a Multinomial Selection Problem J. O. Miller, B. L. Nelson, and C. H. Reilly A Comparison of Perturbation Analysis Techniques M. C. Fu and J.-Q. Hu Return to top Rare Event Simulation Splitting for Rare Event Simulation: Analysis of Simple Cases P. Glasserman, P. Heidelberger, P. Shahabuddin, and T. Zajic Importance Sampling for Large ATM-Type Queueing Networks P. L'Ecuyer and Y. Champoux A Framework for Rare Event Simulation of Stochastic Petri Nets using "RESTART" C. Kelling Return to top Simulation Optimization Grid-Based Simulation and The Method of Conditional Least Squares K. B. Ensor and P. W. Glynn Simulation Based Optimization A. Shapiro Sample-Path Solution of Stochastic Variational Inequalities, With Applications to Option Pricing G. Giirkan, A. Y. Ozge, and S. M. Robinson Return to top Verification and Validation Some Subjective Validation Methods Using Graphical Displays of Data R. G. Sargent Validation of Trace-driven Simulation Models: Regression Analysis Revisited J. P. C. Kleijnen, B. Bettonvil, and W. van Groenendaal On the Anomaly of Ranl() in Monte Carlo Pricing of Financial Derivatives A. Tajima, S. NinoIniya, and S. Tezuka Return to top Output Analysis Using Null Effects Estimators in the Analysis of Simulation Output L. W. Schruben, D. Goldsman, and D. J. Morrice Two-stage Procedures for Multiple Comparisons with a Control in Steady-State Simulations H. Damerdji and M. K. NakayaIl1a Parallel Sinlulation by Time Segnlentation: Methodology and Applications M. Hoseyni-Nasab and S. Androd6ttir Run Allocation Strategies Experimental Evaluation of Confidence Interval Procedures in Sequential Steady-State Simulation D. C. McNickle, K. Pawlikowski, and G. Ewing The RESTART/LRE Method for Rare Event Simulation C. Gorg and F. Schreiber A Gradient Approach for Smartly Allocating Computing Budget for Discrete Event Simulation C.-H. Chen, H.-C. Chen, and L. Dai Return to top Process Improvement and Metamodels Discrete Stochastic Optimization via a Modification of the Stochastic Ruler Method M. H. Alrefaei and S. Androd6ttir Variance Property of Discontinuous Perturbation Analysis L. Shi Fuzzy Graph Based Metamodeling K. P. Huber, M. R. Berthold, and H. Szczerbicka Return to top Software/Modelware Tutorials Introduction to Work Flow Modeling with BP Simulator D. Lazzari and R. Crosslin Simulation for High Speed Processing D. T. Sturrock and G. R. Drake ARENA Software Tutorial N. A. Markovitch and D. M. Profozich MedModel-Healthcare Simulation Software D. F. Carroll Simulation Modeling and Optimization Using ProModel D. Benson Simulation Using GPSS/H R. C. Crain The Power and Performance of Proof Animation J. O. Henriksen An Introduction to SLX J. O. Henriksen Tutorial on ProSim: A Knowledge-Based Simulation Model Design Tool M. Lingineni, R. J. Mayer, B. Caraway, and P. C. Benjamin AweSim: The Integrated Simulation System A. A. B. Pritsker and J. J. O'Reilly Making Better Manufacturing; Decisions With AIM J. N. Ehrlich and W. R. Lilegdon AutoStat: Output Statistical Analysis for AutoMod Users J. S. Carson II AutoMod Tutorial M. W. Rohrer AutoSched Tutorial M. W. Rohrer Advanced Uses for Micro Saint Simulation Software C. E. Drury and K. R. Laughery CSIM18-The Simulation Engine H. Schwetman ALPHA/SIM Simulation Software Tutorial K. E. Moore and J. E. Brennan Business Process Modeling with SIMPROCESS M. Binun Conducting Experiments with Experiment Manager M. Angel MODSIM III-A Tutorial A. Mullarney Introduction to the Witness Visual Interactive Simulator and OLEII Automation W. B. Thompson BestFit, Distribution-fitting Software by Palisade Corporation L. Jankauskas and S. McLafferty An Object-Oriented Phone Center Model Using SIMPLE++ G. A. Levasseur Strategic Layout Planning and Simulation for Lean Manufacturing: A LayOPT Tutorial E. S. Grajo Taylor II Manufacturing Simulation Software C. B. King Time Machine-The Dynamic Worksheet W. B. Nordgren Modeling with Extend D. Krahl A Systematic Approach to Factory Layout and Design with FACTORYPLAN, FACTORYOPT, and FACTORYFLOW D. P. Sly Expert Fit: Total Support for Simulation Input Modeling A. M. Law and M. G. McCornas Return to top Modeling Methodology Network Simulation A Trace-Based Approach for Modeling Wireless Channel Behavior G. T. Nguyen, R. H. Katz, B. Noble, and M. Satyanarayanan Parallel Simulation Environment for Mobile Wireless Networks W. Liu, C.-C. Chiang, H.-K. Wu, V. Jha, M. Gerla, and R. Bagrodia A CORBA Facility for Network Simulation C.-C. Shen Return to top Performance Issues in Parallel Simulation Performance Comparison of High-Level Algebraic Nets Distributed Simulation Protocols K. Djemame, D. C. Gilles, M. Bettaz, and L. M. Mackenzie A Performance Analysis Model for Distributed Simulations D. B. Cavitt, C. M. Overstreet, and K. J. Maly A Testbed for Parallel Simulation Performance Prediction A. Ferscha and J. Johnson Return to top Parallel Optimistic Simulation Logical Process Size in Parallel Simulations F. Hao, K. Wilson, R. Fujimoto, and E. Zegura Event Sensitive State Saving in Time Warp Parallel Discrete Event Simulations S. Skold and R. Ronngren Event Scheduling Schemes for Time Warp on Distributed Systems E. Choi and D. Min HeI and Virtual Reality Virtual Reality and Simulation: An Overview R. Macredie, S. J. E. Taylor, X. Yu, and R. Keeble Enhancing Simulation Education with Intelligent Tutoring Systems S. J. Taylor and J. Siemer Model Development and HCI M. Pidd Return to top Model Specification HCI and Simulation Packages J. Kuljis Soft Systems Methodology and Simulation Modeling B. Lehaney and R. J. Paul Redundancy in Model Representation: A Blessing or a Curse? R. E. Nance, C. M. Overstreet, and E. H. Page Return to top Simulation Environments I Efficient Simulation Model Generation Using Automatic Programming Techniques J. Lee and S. Kang Progress in Modular Simulation Environments C. R. Standridge, J. F. Kelly, T. Kelley, and J. Walther Five Simple Principles of Modelling M. Pidd Return to top Simulation Environments II Simulation: "What to Do With the Model Afterward" D. J. Muller Goal-Driven-Simulation Intelligent Back Ends: State of the Art Review L. A. Molina, C. Gandarillas, and M. A. Centeno Comparison of Simulation Environments Through Analytic Hierarchy Process S. C. Karacal, T. G. Beaumariage, and Z. A. Karacal Return to top Model Abstraction and Multimodeling Abstraction Mechanisms in Discrete Event Inductive Modeling H. S. Sarjoughian and B. P. Zeigler Parameter Identification Methods for Metamodeling Simulations D. Caughlin DynamicModel Abstraction K. Lee and P. A. Fishwick Return to top Web-Based Simulation Web-BasedSimulation: Some Personal Observations P. A. Fishwick Discrete-Event Simulation 0n the World Wide Web Using Java A. H. Buss and K. A. Stork Java-Based Query Driven Simulation Environment R. S. Nair, J. A. Miller, and Z. Zhang Return to top Parallel Simulation Language Issues Language Based State Saving Extensions for Optimistic Parallel Simulation F. Gomes, B. Unger, and J. Cleary A Parallel GPSS Based on the ParaSol Simulation System F. Knop, E. Mascarenhas, and V. Rego Using ZPL to Develop a Parallel Chaos Router Simulator W. Richardson, M. L. Bailey and W. H. Sanders Return to top It's About Time: Time Advance Procedures Steps Toward a Better Internal GPSS Mechanism I. Stahl Eliminating Canceling Edges from the Simulation Graph Model Methodology R. G. Ingalls, D. J. Morrice, and A. B. Whinston Programming Combined Discrete-Continuous Simulation Models for Performance J. F. Klingener Return to top Object-Oriented Simulation The Design of an Efficient Simulator for the Pentium Pro Processor D. A. Sykes and B. A. Malloy Hybrid High-Level Nets R. Wieting A Generic Architecture for Intelligent Instruction for Simulation Modeling Software Packages T. A. Atolagbe and V. Hlupic Return to top Military Applications Science of Military Simulation The JUDY Theater Surveillance and Strike Simulation Model D. R. Brouse and W. A. Cann The Joint Training Systeln: A Pillar of Joint Readiness and an Automation Challenge J. C. Barto III and P. D. Clark Modeling and Simulation Enabling Technologies for Military Applications A. F. Sisti and S. D. Farr Return to top After Action Reviews Knowledge Acquisition in Support of Artificial Intelligence: An Example and Some Lessons Learned M. S. Kleiner and S. A. Carey Using After Action Review Systerns For Exercise Planning and Control J. A. Hixson Combat Simulations in U.S. ArIny Training and Testing L. J. Dacunto and D. J. Prybyla Return to top Military Medical Simulation A System to Project Injury and Illness Incidence During Military Operations C. G. Blood, E. O'Donnell, and D. Rotblatt The Optimal Placement of Casualty Evacuation Assets: A Linear Programming Model S. C. Sundstrom, C. G. Blood, and S. A. Matheny Simulation of Casualty Sustainrnent During Naval Combat Operations C. G. Blood, M. S. Odowick, and J. S. Marks Return to top Operations and Effectiveness Reengineering the United States Army's Tactical Command and Control Operational Architecture for Information Operations R. G. Phelan Jr. and M. L. McGinnis Management of Personnel Policies to Increase the Stability of Patriot Crew Members and Their Families: A Simulation Approach M. J. Kwinn Jr. and R. G. Phelan Jr. Measuring the Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Training M. L. McGinnis and G. F. Stone III Return to top Distributed Interactive Simulation Closing the Gap Between Simulation and Combat Computer Systems R. D. Smith Efficient Data Consistency in HLA/DIS++ S. Srinivasan Evolving the VV&A Process for the ALSP Joint Training Confederation J. A. Tufarolo and E. H. Page Military Application of Parallel and Object-Oriented Simulation An Experiment in Simulation Interoperability G. N. Bundy, D. W. Seidel, B. C. King, and C. D. Burke A Simulation of the Evacuation of Arnerican Citizens with an Object-Oriented, Animated Model J. E. Sumner and E. A. Zahn Dynamic Memory Usage in Parallel Simlulation: A Case Study of a Large-Scale Military Logistics Application C. J. M. Booth, D. I. Bruce, P. R. Hoare, M. J. Kirton, K. R. Milner, and I. J. Relf Return to top Manufacturing Applications Enterprise Wide Modeling A New Paradigm for Manufacturing Enterprise Modeling: Reusable, Multi-Tool Modeling D. Delen, D. B. Pratt, and M. Karnath Enterprise Modeling Within an Enterprise Engineering Framework D. H. Liles and A. R. Presley An Overview of CIM Enterprise Modeling Methodologies G. Kateel, M. Karnath, and D. B. Pratt Return to top Electronics and Wafer Fabrication I Simulation in the Design of Ground-Based Intrabay Automation Systems T. Jefferson, M. Rangaswami, and G. Stoner Evaluation of Lot Release Policies for Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems R. Sandell and K. Srinivasan An Investigation of Operating Methods for 0.25 Micron Semiconductor Manufacturing J. F. Hallas, J. D. Kim, C. T. Mosier, and C. Internicola Return to top Electronics and Wafer Fabrication II A Comparison Study of the Logic of Four Wafer Fabrication Simulators S. J. Mason, P. A. Jensen, and J. W. Fowler Application of a 2-Stage Group-Screening Design to a Whole-Line Semiconductor Manufacturing Simulation Model T. Ivanova, M. Mollaghaserni, and L. Malone TRW/TED Accelerometer Wafer Process Production Facility: Manufacturing Simulation L. S. Farey Return to top Manufacturing Consulting Manufacturing Simulation Consultant's Forum F. B. Armstrong, B. Foster, R. Gibson, C. Kern, and D. W. Starks Manufacturing Controls On Line Knowledge-Based Simulation for FMS: A State of the Art Survey L. R. Gonzalez, M. L. Garcia, and M. A. Centeno Controlling Activities in a Virtual Manufacturing Cell M. Iuliano and A. Jones A Simulation-Based Controller Builder for Flexible Manufacturing Systems F. G. Gonzalez Return to top Scheduling and Sequencing Efficient State-Independent Sequencing Rules for Certain Flexible Manufacturing Systems A. Thesen Simulation System for Real-Time Planning, Scheduling, and Control G. R. Drake and J. S. Smith Dynamic Rescheduling of a Job Shop: A Simulation Study A. S. Kunnathur, S. Sampath, and P. S. Sundararaghavan Return to top Material Handling Systems Evaluation of a Distribution Center Tow-Line Material Handling System Through Simulation Modeling J. Bakst, J. Hoffner, and K. Jacoby Modeling of Chain Conveyors and Their Equipment Interfaces A. K. Gunal, S. Sadakane, and E. J. Williams A Simulation Test Bed for Investigation of Tandem AGV Systems L. B. Chuang and J. A. Heim Return to top Optimization and Evaluation Simulation Optimization in Strategic Location of Semi-Finished Products in A Pull-Type Production System F. Azadivar, J. Shu, and M. Ahmad The Use of Simulation in the Optimization of a Cellular Manufacturing System S. M. Sammons and J. K. Cochran Use of Resource Blocks in SLAM II for the Evaluation of Operator-Machine Assignments L. S. Lachenmaier and J. K. Cochran Return to top Simulation of Operations Efficient Module-Based Modeling for a Large-Scale AS/RS-AGV System S. Takakuwa Incorporating Financial and Ergonomic Considerations into Models of Manufacturing Systems H. Herper, T. Kagerl, and D. Ziems A Generic Simulator for Modeling Manufacturing Modules B. J. Schroer, P. A. Farrington, J. J. Swain, and D. R. Utley Return to top General Applications Simulation and Public Policy Using Simulation to Craft a National Organ Transplantation Policy A. A. B. Pritsker, O. P. Daily, and K. D. Pritsker Return to top Health Care Applications I An Online, Simulation-Based Patient Scheduling System H. Manansang and J. A. Heim Analyzing the Temporal Association Between Health Disorders and Medical Treatments Using Probability Models and Monte Carlo Simulation S. H. Jacobson and D. J. Morrice Modeling Disease Process for Drug Development: Bridging the Gap Between Quantitative and Heuristic Models P. K. Fink and L. T. Herren Return to top Health Care Applications II Simulating Lyme Disease Using Parallel Discrete Event Simulation E. Deelman, T. Caraco, and B. K. Szymanski Design of Hospital Admissions Scheduling System Using Simulation J. C. Lowery A Simulation Model for Evaluating Personnel Schedules in a Hospital Emergency Department G. W. Evans, T. B. Gor, and E. Unger Return to top Computers and Communications I Use of Simulation to Test Client-Server Models Y. L. Deshpande, R. Jenkins, and S. Taylor Simulating a Proposed Information Delivery System E. M. Alvarez, W. Callahan, P. Mitchell, R. Telerole, and P. Hoefer Simulator for the Evaluation of Distributed Network-System Performance T. Komatsu, Y. Nakamura abd J. Nose Return to top Computers and Communications II Modeling File-system Input Traces Via a Two-Level Arrival Process P. P. Ware, T. W. Page, and B. L. Nelson A Hybrid Simulation-Queueing Module for Modeling UNIX I/O in Performance Analysis B. L. Nelson, W. S. Keezer, and T. F. Schuppe Multitasking and Resequencing in a Two-Stage Multiprocessing System H. D. Karatza Return to top Restaurants and Food Processing Applications Scheduling with Simulation in the Food & Drinks Industry M. Novels and S. Jonik ACE: A Decision Tool for Restaurant Managers T. C. Whyte and D. W. Starks Simulation and Animation of the Operation of a Fast Food Restaurant K. Farahmand and A. F. G. Martinez Environmental and Energy Applications Discrete Event Simulation as a Tool to Determine Necessary Nuclear Power Plant Operating Crew Size R. Laughery, B. M. Plott, T. H. Engh, and S. Scott-Nash Valuation of Potash Reserves at the Waste Installation Pilot Plant P. C. Anselmo Simulation in Policy Analysis: The Transfer of Facilities within the Department of Energy's Environmental Management Program S. M. Hart Return to top Business Process Modeling Integrating Process Mapping and Simulation C. Harrell and K. C. Field Simulation for Intra-and Inter-Organisational Business Process Modelling G. M. Giaglis, R. J. Paul, and G. I. Doukidis A Methodology for Integrating Business Process and Information Infrastructure Models M. K. Painter, R. Fernandes, N. Padmanaban, and R. J. Mayer Civil and Construction Engineering Building a Special Purposes Simulation Tool for Earth Moving Operations D. Hajjar and S. AbouRizk Simulation of Complex Construction Processes P. G. Ioannou and J. C. Martinez Scalable Simulation Models for Construction Operations P. G. Ioannou and J. C. Martinez Return to top Simulation Works: Simulation Success Stories Simulation Works: A Panel Discussion W. R. Lilegdon, S. Gittlitz, R. D. Moore, and P. Reardon Return to top Transportation and Logistics I An Aircraft Operations Simulation Model for the United Parcel Service Louisville Air Park K. K. Cornett, S. A. Miller, and W. S. Ottman Utilizing an Expert System for Conflict Resolution In "Train Siding Selection" Simulation Model G. J. Allen, K. M. Mabrouk, and M. L. Weigel Modeling Issues in a Shipping System E. J. Williams and S. Khoubyari Return to top Transportation and Logistics II Modeling and Analysis of Aircraft Off Loading Operations S. Manivannan and M. E. Zeimer Distribution Logistics in the Process Industries: Establishing Railcar Requirements C. H. White Simulation-based Supply-chain Optimization for Consumer Products D. R. Kalasky Return to top Teaching Simulation Teaching Introductory Simulation in 1996: From the First Assignment to the Final Presentation P. Lorenz and T. J. Schriber Return to top Teaching the Fundamentals of Simulation in a Very Short Time I. Stahl Simulation for Computer Science Majors: A Preliminary Report R. Silverman Return to top Modeling and Simulation Education Modeling and Simulation Education: Is there a Need for Graduate Degrees in Modeling and Simulation? R. V. Rogers, M. Zyda, E. Mykytka, D. Bartlett, and M. Bathe Simulation in Education Dynamic Simulation for Time Series Modeling H. B. Nembhard and D. A. Nembhard Simulation-Based Learning Tool for Facilities Design B. Ram and R. Girdhar Injecting Simulation and Modeling Upstream in the System Engineering Process S. Yarden Return to top Design of Experiments in Large Scale Applications Sensitivity Analysis of a Large-Scale Transportation Simulation Using Design of Experiments and Factor Analysis G. G. Rousseau and K. W. Bauer, Jr. Regression Metamodels and Design of Experiments W. J. H. van Groenendaal and J. P. C. Kleijnen Sensitivity and Scenario Analysis for Simulation Metamodels S. M. Sanchez, L. D. Srnith, and E. C. Lawrence Return to top Visualization in Input and Simulation Modeling Recent Developments in Input Modeling with Bezier Distributions M. A. F. Wagner and J. R. Wilson Multivariate Input Modeling with Johnson Distributions P. M. Stanfield, J. R. Wilson, G. A. Mirka, N. F. Glasscock, J. P. Psihogios, and J. R. Davis Visualizing Generalized Semi-Markov Processes L. W. Schruben and E. L. Savage Return to top Shipping Applications On the Development of a Computer System to Simulate Port Operations Considering Priorities J. Holguin-Veras and C. M. Walton Derivation of the Initial Stock of Bags - A Monte Carlo Approach Z. Dowlaty and C. Loo Simulation of the Illinois Waterway Locks System D. B. Bandy Return to top