Reflections on the Simulation of Complex Systems for Science

Fiona A. C. Polack; Paul S. Andrews; Teodor Ghetiu; Mark Read; Susan Stepney; Jon Timmis; Adam T. Sampson

doi:10.1109/ICECCS.2010.48

Reflections on the Simulation of Complex Systems for Science

Fiona A. C. Polack, Paul S. Andrews, Teodor Ghetiu, Mark Read, Susan Stepney, Jon Timmis, Adam T. Sampson

Computer Science

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Abstract

In studying complex systems, agent-based simulations offer the possibility of directly modelling components in an environment. However, the scientific value of agent-based simulations has been limited by inadequate scientific rigour. The paper focuses on agent-based simulations that are used in biological and bio-medical research. Starting from a review of best practice in simulation engineering, the paper identifies some of the key activities in developing complex systems simulations that support scientific research, and how these contribute to the essential development of mutual trust among developers and scientists. Examples from the authors' own experience illustrate how a range of studies have manifested these key activities, and identifies some successes and problems encountered.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Engineering of Complex Computer Systems (ICECCS), 2010 15th IEEE International Conference on
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	276-285
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-4244-6639-9
ISBN (Print)	978-1-4244-6638-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECCS.2010.48
Publication status	Published - 2010
Event	15th IEEE International Conference on Engineering of Complex Computer Systems (ICECCS), 2010 - Oxford, United Kingdom Duration: 22 Mar 2010 → 26 Mar 2010

Conference

Conference	15th IEEE International Conference on Engineering of Complex Computer Systems (ICECCS), 2010
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Oxford
Period	22/03/10 → 26/03/10

Keywords

Complex system modelling
simulation validation
scientific simulation

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