MS 2008

The 19th IASTED International Conference on Modelling and Simulation

May 26 – 28, 2008

Quebec, Canada

The 19th IASTED International Conference on Modelling and Simulation (MS 2008) will be a major forum for international researchers and practitioners interested in all areas of modelling and simulation. It will be an opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas. All papers submitted to this conference will be double blind evaluated by at least two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and contribution.

The topics to be covered include, but are not limited to:

MODELLING AND SIMULATION METHODOLOGIES

• Model Development
• Bond Graph Modelling
• Statistical and Probabilistic Modelling
• Numerical Methods
• Mathematical Modelling
• Physically-based Modelling
• Agent-based Modelling
• Dynamic Modelling
• 3-Dimensional Modelling
• Continuous and Discrete Methodology
• Computational Geometry
• Time Series Analysis
• Finite Element Methods
• Simulation Tools and Languages
• Discrete Event Simulation
• Petri Nets
• Object Oriented Implementation
• Web-based Simulation
• Monte Carlo Simulation
• Distributed Simulation
• Simulation Optimization
• Simulation Uncertainty
• Neural Networks
• Artificial Intelligence
• Expert Systems
• Knowledge-based Systems
• Fuzzy Systems
• Genetic Algorithms
• Data Modelling
• Computer Aided Design
• CASE Systems in Engineering Design
• Multi-Paradigm
• Visualization
• Virtual Reality
• Synthetic Environments
• Applications

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS MODELLING

• Air Modelling and Simulation
• Atmospheric Modelling
• Hazardous Material
• Mobile Source Emissions
• Ecosystem Modelling
• Hydrological Modelling
• Aquatic Ecosystems
• Marine Ecosystems
• Freshwater Ecosystems
• Biological Systems
• Agricultural Modelling
• Terrain Analysis
• Meteorological Modelling
• Earth System Modelling
• Climatic Modelling
• Natural Resource Management
• Terrestrial Ecosystems

ENERGY AND POWER SYSTEMS MODELLING

• Energy Flow Modelling
• Modelling of Energy Sources
• Power Plant Modelling
• Turbine Modelling
• Transmission Line Modelling
• Transient Analysis
• Stability Studies
• Harmonics Modelling
• Power Quality Analysis
• Fault Simulation
• Power Network Simulation
• SCADA Systems
• Energy Demand Modelling
• Energy Economics
• Electricity Market Modelling
• Fluid Power Systems

MODELLING IN BIOMEDICINE AND BIOMECHANICS

• Biomedical Modelling
• Biomechanical Modelling
• Medical Robotics
• Medical Instrument Design
• Patient Simulators
• Surgical Simulators
• Surgical Training
• Surgical Modelling
• Image-guided Surgery
• Cardiovascular Modelling
• Arterial Wall Mechanics
• Respiratory Mechanics
• Orthopaedic Modelling
• Joint Modelling
• Limb Modelling
• Dental Modelling
• Muscular Modelling
• Modelling of Sports Injuries
• Medical Imaging
• Medical Vision
• Virtual Reality
• Human Animation
• Health Care Modelling
• Tele-Medicine
• Medical Education

APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH

• Business Process Simulation
• Resource Management
• Knowledge Management Systems
• Operations Research
• Economics
• Optimization
• Stochastic Models
• Logic Programming
• Operation and Production Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Work Flow Management
• Total Quality Management
• Logistics
• Risk Analysis
• Scheduling
• Forecasting
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Economic Revitalization
• Financial Models
• Accounting
• Policy Issues
• Regulatory Impact Analysis

APPLICATIONS IN AUTOMATION, CONTROL, AND ROBOTICS

• Industrial Automation
• CAD/CAM
• Human-Machine Interfaces
• Flexible Manufacturing Systems
• Assembly Planning
• Material Handling
• Process Automation
• Intelligent Control
• Process Control
• Robot Design
• Multi-Robot Systems
• Tele-Robotics
• Mobile Robots
• Robust Robot Control
• Motion Planning
• Scheduling
• Sensing and Data Fusion
• Intelligent Agents
• Virtual Reality
• Fluid Power Technology

APPLICATIONS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS

• Information System Management
• Telecommunications
• The Internet
• Multimedia Systems
• Wireless System Architectures
• Network Simulation
• Mobile Networks
• 3rd and 4th Generation Networks
• Congestion Control Mechanisms
• Fluid Models
• Protocols
• RF Circuit Modelling
• Software Engineering
• Database Management
• Quality of Service
• Performance Modelling
• Distance Education
• E-Commerce
• M-Commerce

Important Deadlines

Submissions due                                                                                   January 15, 2008

Notification of acceptance                                                                     February 15, 2008

Final manuscripts due                                                                            April 1, 2008

Registration deadline                                                                             April 8, 2008

More information is available on the website http://www.iasted.org/conferences/home-620.html