Richard E. Nance

CHARACTERIZATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS OF WORLD VIEWS (2009)

R G. Ingalls, M. D. Rossetti, J. S. Smith, B. A. Peters, C. Michael Overstreet, Richard E. Nance

We describe a characterization the three classical world views of event scheduling, activity scanning, and process interaction and discuss transformations among them. We believe that one advantage of...

Proceedings of the 1995 Winter Simulation Conference (2008)

Ed. C. Alexopoulos, K. Kang, W. R. Lilegdon, D. Goldsman, Richard E. Nance

SIMULATION PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES: AN ABRIDGED HISTORY Knowing history can be protective; we have all heard that those who do not are doomed to repeat it. Considering one well regarded expert’s...

THE SIMULATION PROJECT LIFE-CYCLE: MODELS AND REALITIES (2008)

L. F. Perrone, F. P. Wiel, J. Liu, B. G. Lawson, D. M. Nicol, R. M. Fujimoto, ...

This panel session will discuss various issues regarding simulation life-cycle models. Simulation life-cycles models have received little attention, and this panel session seeks to generate interest...

Combined Random Numbeir (2008)

Richard E. Nance

ABSTRACT: In this paper we present an efficient way to combine two or more Multiplicative Linear Congruential Generators (MLCGs) and propose several new generators. The individual MLCGs, making up...

PANEL SESSION: THE MODELING METHODOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF WEB-BASED SIMULATION Moderator: Panelists: (2007)

Ernest Page, Moderator Panelists, Paul A. Fishwick, Kevin J. Healy, Thread Technologies, Richard E. Nance, ...

We consider the current and future impact of the World Wide Web on the fundamental nature of simulation conceptualization, design and use. 1 THE QUESTION Simulation modeling methodology deals with...

Proceedings of the 2000 Winter Simulation Conference (2007)

J. A. Joines, R. R. Barton, K. Kang, P. A. Fishwick, James D. Arthur, Richard E. Nance

VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION WITHOUT INDEPENDENCE: A RECIPE FOR FAILURE Verification and validation (V&V) is a prominent technical area within simulation, attested to by the 12 tutorial sessions...

Thoughts and Musings on Simulation Education (2007)

Richard E. Nance, Osman Balci

Proper education of a modeling and simulation professional meeting the extensive criteria imposed by the community poses significant challenges. In this paper, we explore the formation of a...

Proceedings of the 2002 Winter Simulation Conference (2007)

Ycesan Chen Snowdon, E. Yücesan, J. L. Snowdon, J. M. Charnes, Osman Balci, ...

Many different types of modeling and simulation (M&S) applications, consisting of a combination of software, hardware, and humanware, are used in dozens of disciplines under diverse objectives...

A Framework for Deriving Verification and Validation Strategies to Assess Software Security By (2006)

Anil Bazaz, James D. Arthur, Richard E. Nance, Srinidhi Varadarajan, Joseph G. Tront, Randolph C. Marchany, ...

In recent years, the number of exploits targeting software applications has increased dramatically. These exploits have caused substantial economic damages. Ensuring that software applications are...

Utility Accrual Real-Time Scheduling: Models and Algorithms (2004)

E. Douglas Jensen, Scott F. Midkiff, Amitabh Mishra, Richard E. Nance, Peng Li, Peng Li

Keywords: Time/utility functions, utility accrual scheduling, real-time scheduling, performance assurance, resource management, overload scheduling

Managing Software Quality : A Measurement Framework for Assesment and Prediction (2002)

Nance, Richard E., Arthur, James D.

Obra en que se propone un acercamiento holístico a la medición y predicción de la calidad del software a partir de OPA (Objetive/Principles/Attributs). Si bien OPA fue creado en un principio como...

Perspectives on the Evolution of Simulation (2002)

Richard E. Nance, Robert G. Sargent

Simulation is introduced in terms of its different forms and uses, but the focus on discrete event modeling for systems analysis is dominant as it has been during the evolution of the technique...

Incorporating Support for Model Execution within the Condition Specification (1999)

Ernest H. Page, Richard E. Nance

The Condition Specification, a language designed to permit automated simulation model diagnosis, is reviewed and the incorporation of support for model execution within the Condition Specification is...

Redundancy in Model Specifications for Discrete Event Simulation (1999)

Richard E. Nance, C. Michael Overstreet, Ernest H. Page, C. Michael, Overstreet Ernest

While redundancy in model specification generally has negative connotations, we offer arguments for revising those convictions. Defining "representational redundancy" as the inclusion of...

Web-Based Simulation: Revolution or Evolution? (1999)

Ernest Page Arnold, Arnold Buss, Paul A. Fishwick, Kevin Healy, Richard E. Nance, Ray J. Paul

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...

Redundancy in Model Specifications for Discrete Event Simulation (1999)

Richard E. Nance, C. Michael Overstreet, Ernest H. Page, C. Michael, Overstreet Ernest

While redundancy in model specification generally has negative connotations, we offer arguments for revising those convictions. Defining "representational redundancy" as the inclusion of...

Web-Based Simulation: Revolution or Evolution? (1999)

Ernest H. Page, Arnold Buss, Paul A. Fishwick, Kevin Healy, Richard E. Nance, Ray J. Paul

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...

Redundancy In Model Representation: A Blessing Or A Curse? (1996)

Richard E. Nance, C. Michael Overstreet, Ernest H. Page, C. Michael, Overstreet Ernest

With the intent of dispelling the prevailing negative connotations associated with redundancy, we argue that redundancy can effect benefits in model specification as opposed to model execution....

Computer Simulation: Achieving Credible Experimental Results in Virtual Environments (1995)

Richard E. Nance, C. Michael Overstreet

this paper) is listed as a critical technology by the First Panel on National Critical Technologies in March 1991. The DOD has established a Defense Modeling and Simulation Office, but its focus is...

Model Diagnosis Using The Condition Specification: From Conceptualization To Implementation (1994)

Michael Overstreet Computer, C. Michael Overstreet, Richard E. Nance

Creating efficient implementations for discrete event models with complex behaviors is often difficult. The task of correctly specifying intended behaviors even without dealing with implementation...

Linking Simulation Model Specification And Parallel Execution Through Unity (1991)

Marc Abrams, Ernest H. Page, Richard E. Nance

A simulation specification language is used to describe a simulation model to a diverse audience, including programmers, managers, and clients. The advent of parallel programming imposes new demands...

Simulation Program Development By Stepwise Refinement In Unity (1991)

Marc Abrams, Ernest H. Page, Richard E. Nance

Chandy and Misra's UNITY is a computational model and proof system suitable for development of parallel (and distributed) programs through step-wise refinement of specifications. UNITY supports...

An Approach to the Functional Description of an Information Retrieval System Based on a Generalized Model (1984)

Crouch, Carolyn J., Nance, Richard E.

In this paper, the authors present a high level, functional approach to the description of a generalized information retrieval system. The description is based on the top-down decomposition of the...

An Approach to the Functional Description of an Information Retrieval System Based on a Generalized Model (1984)

Crouch, Carolyn J., Nance, Richard E.

In this paper, the authors present a high level, functional approach to the description of a generalized information retrieval system. The description is based on the top-down decomposition of the...