Fourth United Kingdom Simulation Society Conference
7th-9th April 1999
Initial Announcement and First Call for Papers
Papers are invited on any aspect of simulation to be presented at a three day event to be held in Cambridge, England. The conference venue is St Catherine's College Cambridge. Founded in 1473, St Catherine's College is beautifully located in the heart of Cambridge, surrounded by many other well-known colleges. The accommodation, renowned catering and conference facilities are an ideal blend of modern and historic. The venue offers an especially attractive opportunity for both professional discussion and socialising.
Abstracts (two pages of A4 without figures) are invited on any aspect of simulation and its applications. The following are suggested topics, but other topics are also welcome; Simulation methodology and practice, languages, tools and techniques. Models and modelling tools. Data/object bases. Analysis and statistica1 tools. Simulators and simulation hardware, training simulators. Integration of simulation with concurrent engineering, integrated design and simulation systems. AI in simulation. Parallel and distributed simulation. Neural networks.
Simulation applications include: aerospace; electronic circuits and systems; computer networks; business; management; finance; economics; leisure; biology; medicine; public health; manufacturing; planning; control; robotics; measurement; monitoring; energy; safety critica1 systems; transportation; oil and gas; education and training; military. There will be an Exhibitions area.
Accepted papers will be published in the Proceedings of the Conference.
Although a national event, presenters and participants from any country are also welcome, especially EUROSIM member countries.
The registration cost is 160 pounds sterling for members of EUROSIM Societies. This includes proceedings. Accommodation including all meals, (including Conference dinner) and refreshments, tea/coffee is 65 pounds sterling per day for double occupancy or 75 pounds per day for single occupancy.
Deadlines
Abstract (four copies 2 pages of A4): 18th December 1998.
Notice of provisional acceptance: 15th January 1999.
St Cath's Accommodation Booking From
Other Accommodation in Cambridge
Camera ready copy and registration fee: 12th February 1999.
Abstracts/submissions/proposals to the Conference Chair or Programme Chair from whom further information is available.
Conference Chair:
Russell Cheng, Department of Mathematics,
The University, Highfield,
Southampton, Hants SO17 1BJ, England, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1703 594550
Fax: +44 (0)1703 594550
Email: R.C.H.Cheng@maths.soton.ac.uk
Programme Chair:
David Al-Dabass, Dept of Computing,
The Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, NG1 4BU, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)115-948-6015
Fax: +44 (0)115-948-6518