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Discrete-event simulation input process modeling

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WSC '96: Proceedings of the 28th conference on Winter simulation

Pages 39 - 46

https://doi.org/10.1145/256562.256569

Published: 08 November 1996 Publication History

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General guidelines for selecting probabilistic input models as part of a discrete-event simulation study are presented. Two short examples illustrating input modeling decisions are also presented, as opposed to a complete treatment of the subject.

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WSC '96: Proceedings of the 28th conference on Winter simulation

November 1996

1527 pages

ISBN:0780333837

Editors:
John M. Charnes
Univ. of Kansas, Lawrence
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Douglas J. Morrice
Univ. of Texas, Austin
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Daniel T. Brunner
Systemflow Simulations, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
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James J. Swain
Univ. of Alabama, Huntsville, Indianapolis, IN

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IEEE-SMCS: Systems, Man & Cybernetics Society
ASA: American Statistical Association
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SCS: Society for Computer Simulation
SIGSIM: ACM Special Interest Group on Simulation and Modeling
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https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118625651.refs
Yücesan EFowler J(2000)SIMULATION SOFTWARE SELECTIONEncyclopedia of Production and Manufacturing Management10.1007/1-4020-0612-8_886(709-712)Online publication date: 2000
https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-0612-8_886
Yücesan EFowler J(2000)SIMULATION ANALYSIS OF MANUFACTURING AND LOGISTICS SYSTEMSEncyclopedia of Production and Manufacturing Management10.1007/1-4020-0612-8_881(687-697)Online publication date: 2000
https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-0612-8_881
Schmeiser B(1999)Advanced input modeling for simulation experimentationProceedings of the 31st conference on Winter simulation: Simulation---a bridge to the future - Volume 110.1145/324138.324173(110-115)Online publication date: 1-Dec-1999
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Gross DJuttijudata M(1997)Sensitivity of output performance measures to input distributions in queueing simulation modelingProceedings of the 29th conference on Winter simulation10.1145/268437.268494(296-302)Online publication date: 1-Dec-1997
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