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Acuta Enews May 1994, Vol. 23, No. 5

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Acuta Enews April 1994, Vol. 23, No. 4

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A Simplified Method For The Bilinear S-Z Transformation, Dan M. Scott

Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

A new technique for performing the bilinear transformation of polynomials is presented. The technique is both simple to understand as well as efficient in its computer implementation. The key to the method is the way in which the successive derivatives of a particular polynomial are computed. A simple recursion formula is used which can be done either by hand, if desired, or by computer. The order of complexity of the algorithm is found to be O(n²), while storage requirements are O(n), where n is the degree of the polynomial. The new method will handle completely general …

Extending Simulation’S Advantages To Novice Model Builders: Intellisim Tutorial, Paul Savory, Gerald Mackulak, Jeff Cochran

Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

The potential benefits that discrete-event simulation offers are impeded by the high level of expertise necessary to successfully conduct a sound simulation study. As a solution, this paper introduces IntelliSIM, an intelligent simulation environment. Using this environment makes simulation more accessible to users by reducing the need for extensive experience or training. One of IntelliSIM’s key features for accomplishing this is a tutorial and training module that quickly acquaints a novice simulation user with IntelliSIM’s features and the process of performing a simulation study. This paper discusses this tutorial by explaining how IntelliSIM develops a simulation model, thus illustrating how …

The Science Of Simulation Modeling, Paul Savory, Gerald Mackulak

Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

Many people refer to simulation model building as an “intuitive art”. This implies that modeling can only be done by a select group of highly trained creative people and thus isolates many from considering simulation as a usable tool. Model building is a science that is learned through education, training and experience. In this paper, we discuss the role of science in performing a simulation study. We illustrate the teaching of the science of simulation by discussing the simulation curriculum at Arizona State University.

Ascertaining Important Features For Industrial Simulation Environments, Gerald Mackulak, Jeffery Cichran, Paul Savory

Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

Recent years have witnessed the development and commercial release of multiple simulation tools, environments, and intelligent simulators. Each release seems to contain additional advanced features designed to simplify simulation use and increase the productivity of model builders. But to date, no one has addressed feature definition from the viewpoint of a simulation practitioner. This paper discusses our efforts to identify and prioritize simulation features deemed most desirable from the practitioner viewpoint. A series of three questionnaires were developed and administered to a group of qualified simulation practitioners. With results that are of interest to simulation users, researchers, and simulation software …

Acuta Enews December 1993, Vol. 22, No. 12

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Acuta Enews November 1993, Vol. 22, No. 11

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A Robust Aggregation Approach To Simplification Of Manufacturing Flow Line Models, Paul Savory

Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering: Presentations

One of the more difficult tasks facing a modeler in developing a simulation model of a discrete part manufacturing system is deciding at what level of abstraction to represent the resources of the system. For example, questions about plant capacity can be modeled with a simple model, whereas questions regarding the efficiency of different part scheduling rules can only be answered with a more detailed model. In developing a simulation model, most of the actual features of the system under study must be ignored and an abstraction must be developed. If done correctly, this idealization provides a useful approximation of …

A Robust Aggregation Approach To Simplification Of Manufacturing Flow Line Models, Paul Savory

Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

One of the more difficult tasks facing a modeler in developing a simulation model of a discrete part manufacturing system is deciding at what level of abstraction to represent the resources of the system. For example, questions about plant capacity can be modeled with a simple model, whereas questions regarding the efficiency of different part scheduling rules can only be answered with a more detailed model. In developing a simulation model, most of the actual features of the system under study must be ignored and an abstraction must be developed. If done correctly, this idealization provides a useful approximation of …

Acuta Enews October 1993, Vol. 22, No. 10

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Acuta Enews September 1993, Vol. 22, No. 9

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Acuta Enews August 1993, Vol. 22, No. 8

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Acuta Enews July 1993, Vol. 22, No. 7

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Acuta Enews June 1993, Vol. 22, No. 6

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Acuta Enews May 1993, Vol. 22, No. 5

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Acuta Enews April 1993, Vol. 22, No. 4

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TQM at Univeristy of Kansas page 2

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Kent State Meets ADA Requirements page 4

Remembering Dorothy Heinecke page 7

Toll Fraud & Telabuse page 8

NATA Addresses E911 Issue page 9

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Acuta Enews March 1992, Vol. 21, No. 3

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Acuta Enews March 1993, Vol. 22, No. 3

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CUPA Salary Survey page 2

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Tampa Review: Voice Processing at lU page 4

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PBX Toll Fraud Prevention Checklist page 8

Markey Addresses Communications infrastructure page 9

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Executive Director's Message page 11