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Web-based simulation: revolution or evolution?

Editor: David M. Nicol Authors:

Ernest H. Page,

Paul A. Fishwick,

Kevin J. Healy,

Richard E. Nance,

Ray J. PaulAuthors Info & Claims

ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation (TOMACS), Volume 10, Issue 1

Pages 3 - 17

https://doi.org/10.1145/353735.353736

Published: 01 January 2000 Publication History

Abstract

The nature of the emerging field of web-based simulation is examined in terms of its relationship to the fundamental aspects of simulation research and practice. The presentation, assuming a form of debate, is based on a panel session held at the first International Conference on Web-Based Modeling and Simulation, which was sponsored by the Society for Computer Simulation during 11-14 January 1998 in San Diego, California. While no clear “winner” is evident in this debate, the issues raised here certainly merit ongoing attention and contemplation.

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      1. Modeling methodologies
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ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation Volume 10, Issue 1

Jan. 2000

81 pages

ISSN:1049-3301

EISSN:1558-1195

DOI:10.1145/353735

Editor:
David M. Nicol
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

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