Graphic Notations for ABM/S in OR/MS

73 Pages·2013·2.48 MB·English

Graphic Notations for ABM/S in OR/MS
ESM 2013 Tutorial

Peer-Olaf Siebers (Nottingham University)
Stephan Onggo (Lancaster University)

[email protected]
Content
• Introduction to the Ideas of ABM/S
• Difficulties of Using ABM/S in OR/MS
• Solution: The UML Notation (e.g. State Machines)
• Building a UML State Machine: Step-by-Step Guide
• Case Studies
– Hybrid ABM/DES Model (non synchronised)
– Pure ABS Model (synchronised)
• Alternative: The BPMN Notation
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Introduction to the Ideas of ABM/S
Heroes and Cowards Game
[Wilensky and Rand 2013]
• The (very simple) rules
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Heroes and Cowards Game
[Wilensky and Rand 2013]
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Heroes and Cowards Game
[Wilensky and Rand 2013]
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Paradigms and World Views
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Simple SD Example

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Simple DES Example

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Simple ABS Example

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