Andreas Tolk, Ph.D., The MITRE Corporation, USA
Simulation and Modeling as the Essence of Computational Science
Mohammad S. Obaidat, Ph.D., University of Jordan, Jordan
Trends and Challenges in the Key Enabling Technologies of Smart Cities and Homes and Samples of Our Research Outcomes
Donald Margolis, Ph .D., University of California. Davis
Industrial Applications of Bond Graph Modeling: Costly Mistakes Could Have Been Avoided
General Co-Chair: Umut Durak, German Aerospace Center, Germany
Program Chair: Gregory Zacharewicz, University of Bordeaux, France
Proceedings Co-Chair: Jose Padilla, Old Dominion University, USA and Christopher Lynch, Old Dominion University, USA
Publicity Co-Chairs: Alfredo Garro, University of Calabria, Italy and Jose Padilla, Old Dominion University, USA
Tutorial Chair: Marco Lützenberger, TU Berlin, Germany
Student Colloquium Chair: Alberto A. Del Barrio, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
Awards Chair: José Luis Risco Martín, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
***Organization Committee Personnel who are not presenting a paper qualify for discount mentioned below.
Saurabh Mittal, The MITRE Corporation, USA
Justyna Zander, Mathworks Inc., USA
Distinguished Keynote Speaker: Mohammad S. Obaidat, Ph.D., University of Jordan, Jordan
Trends and Challenges in the Key Enabling Technologies of Smart Cities and Homes and Samples of Our Research Outcomes
General Chair: Helena Szczerbicka, Leibniz University of Hannover, Germany
Program Co-Chairs: Malamati Louta, Univ. of Western Macedonia, Greece, and Joaquín Entrialgo, Univ. of Oviedo, Spain
Publication Chair: Sebastien Gougeau, Li-PaRAD, University of Versailles, France
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General Chair: Jose J. Granda, California State University, USA
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General Chair: Umut Durak, German Aerospace Center, Germany
Program Cahir: Gregory Zacharewicz, University of Bordeaux, France
Agent-based Modeling and Simulation (ABMS)
Chair: Anastasia Anagnostou
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Computer Graphics for Simulation (CGS)
Chair: John F. Richardson and Torsten Gerlach
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Cyber Modeling & Simulation, Ranges, and Tools (CyberSim)
Chair: Suresh Damodaran
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Applied Theory of Modeling and Simulation (AToMS)
Chairs: José Luis Risco Martín, and Olivier Dalle
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Emergency Management Simulation (EMS)
Chairs: Francesco Longo, and Letizia Nicoletti
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Grand Challenges in Modeling and Simulation (GCMS)
Chairs: Ali Elkamel, Chandramouli R. Madhuranthakam, and Hedia Fgaier
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Modeling and Simulation as a Service (MSaaS)
Chairs: Andrea D’Ambrogio, and Robert Siegfried
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Modeling and Simulation of Complex, Intelligent, Adaptive and Autonomous Systems (MSCIAAS)
Chairs: Saurabh Mittal, and Marco Lützenberger
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Modeling and Simulation for Sustainability (MSS)
Chairs: Björn Johansson, and Mahesh Mani
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Simulation in the System Design Flow (SDF)
Chairs: Alberto A. Del Barrio, and Seda Ogrenci Memik
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Modeling and Simulation in Engineering Education (MSEE)
Chair: Gunter Brenner and Alejandra J. Magana
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Verification and Validation of Computer Simulation Models (V&V)
Chair: Miroslav Velev and Umut Durak
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Work in Progress (WIP)
Chairs: Okan Topcu, and Bilge Kaan Gorur
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Student Colloquium (WIP) (CfP)
Chairs: Alberto A. Del Barrio, and Youssef Bouanan
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University of Bordeaux – Pôle Juridique et Judiciaire
35 place Pey Berland 33000 Bordeaux
PJJ, Pey Berland Square, Amphi DUGUIT
(See photos below)
Pey-Berland is considered as Bordeaux’s main square. It features the Cathédrale Saint-André, the Tour Pey-Berland and the Hotel de Ville (town hall). It is a major transport hub with two of the cities tram lines running through it (A+B station : Hôtel de Ville) as well as bus stops and VCub (bike) stations. The large open square is a nice departure from the smaller more claustrophobic squares and streets nearby.
The earliest parts of the gothic Cathédrale Saint-André were opened by Pope Urban II in 1096 although a church had existed on this site since the IV century. The cathedral boasts a gothic nave modified during the XIII century, an ornate organ 1873 and was listed as a monument of historic importance in 1886. Eleanor of Aquitaine’s first marriage was conducted here in 1137 before her famous second marriage to Henry II of England.
The freestanding Tour Pey-Berland was constructed next to the cathedral in 1440 to house a large tenor bell that was too large and heavy for the existing towers of the cathedral. This tower was for a long time the tallest structure in the city until a storm 1617 caused the very top to partially collapse. The bell that is housed in the tower today weighs a massive 11 tonnes and is the fourth largest in France.
LOCAL TIP: Go up to the top of the Tower! It’s 231 steps up and only 19 people are allowed up at each time. Be sure to visit in the earlier opening hours when the queue isn’t as long. After huffing and puffing up the stairs, your breath is taken away once again with the amazing view of the old city!
There is no official hotel for SummerSim’18. For accommodations, please visit the Bordeaux Convention Bureau Link to make a selection:
Bordeaux Convention Burreaux
**Please keep in mind, the event will be located at the University of Bordeaux, Pey Berland Place.
Immigration
Passport/ID document
All foreigners who wish to pass the French customs must have a valid passport or ID document. For EU citizens, an ID card is sufficient. Passports and ID documents must be valid for the duration of your stay.
Visa
EU Citizens and those from countries within the Schengen area do not need a Visa.
If you are from outside this zone, you will need a long stay Student Visa when staying for over 3 months in France. In this case, please contact the Consulate General of France nearest to you for further information on how to apply and obtain your Visa. Note: to be able to study in France, you must have a Student Visa and this must be obtained before arriving in France.
Residence permit
EU Citizens and those from countries within the Schengen area do not need a resident permit. However, if you are from Croatia and you want to find a job while studying, you must have a residence permit.
If you are from outside the EU and Schengen area, please contact your closest Consulate General of France for information on the residence permit.
Transport
Tram/bus (annual subscription): 18,25€
Accommodation
Private accommodation through our HousingBordeaux platform
In order to rent accommodation in France, you need to sign a lease called a ‘bail’. You will also need to pay a deposit (equivalent to one month’s rent), and take out a housing insurance policy. The rent is paid at the beginning of each month, except for residential hotels. When leaving your accommodation, you must give 1 to 3 months’ notice, depending on the type of accommodation and depending on the circumstances.
University of Bordeaux launched a platform, where thousands of dwellings (private owners, residences, real estate agencies) are available on the various sites of the university:
Studapart http://housing.u-bordeaux.fr/en/
Simply create an account to access the offers, verified and updated in real time, with your personal e-mail address + the activation code HOUSINGUBDX
Transport
The various university campuses may be reached by public transport. In Bordeaux, the public transport network (TBM) offers a range of options (tram, bus, bikes, train) that users can combine as they wish in order to take advantage of city life without the constraints of the car.
Tram
Lines A, B and C operate throughout the week from 5.00am to 00.30am (1.15am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays). Trams pass every 10 minutes on average. For more information, please consult the TBC website or go to a ticket office if you would like to obtain a travel card.
Prices:
TBM ticket: 1,50€
10 journey ticket: 11,30€
Monthly pass: 30,40€
Annual pass: 18,25€ per month
TBM website https://www.infotbm.com/
Bus
Certain lines intersect with the tram lines, others avoid the center and cover the suburbs, while some offer local services in districts that are generally organized into two-way loops. On the “flexo” lines, some stops are served on a “request” basis. There is also a transport-on-demand service for people with reduced mobility.
Bikes
1,545 self-service bikes are available from 139 stations spread across the city of Bordeaux. Journeys of less than 30 minutes are free once you have joined (by paying a deposit and with a TBC card). A mobile application allows you to check instantaneously whether bikes are available.
VCub website https://www.vcub.fr/
You may also enjoy the free VVB hire service (Vélo Ville de Bordeaux). The “Maison du Vélo” (House of Bikes) has implemented numerous activities around the city using this mode of transport.
Train & Plane
Train
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean is the biggest railway station in the Aquitaine region, just 3 hours from Paris. The station is located in the city center and is easily accessible by bus, tram or bike. The trains serving the station travel to or from Spain and towns and cities such as Arcachon, Toulouse, Lyon, Marseille, Strasbourg, Lille, Nantes and Nice. There are frequent connections with Bergerac, Périgueux, Angoulême, Agen, Pau, Libourne, La Rochelle, Limoges and Poitiers.
SNCF website https://en.voyages-sncf.com/en/
Plane
Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is about 30 minutes from the city center. To get there, you can use public transport: TBC line 1 or the Jet’Bus Shuttle Bus. If you would like to get there by car, you can park in the airport car parks. Bordeaux is just over an hour from Paris by plane, and there are direct flights to various other European cities.
Boat
The TBC has also installed a new, original type of river transport service; the BatCUB, which allows passengers to cross Bordeaux via the Garonne river.
Car & driving licence
Check out the traffic conditions and where to park in Bordeaux. You can also find useful mobile phone applications.
Driving licence
If you have a driving licence from an EU country, you may drive freely in France. If you have a driving licence from a non-EU country, you may drive for the first 12 months of your stay. Beyond this time, you must apply for a French driving licence, if there is an agreement between your home country and France. Consult the following document:
Exchange your driving licence (permis-de-conduire.pdf)
Remember to consult the Préfecture’s website for more information on the international driving licence.
Vehicle registration certificate (carte grise): if your vehicle is registered abroad and you are staying in France for more than six months, please apply to register it at the Préfecture.
Family
Crèches and day-care
Public day-care facilities depend on the “Petite Enfance” Service at town halls (for children under 6 years old), and you therefore need to make an application. Places in public crèches are generally hard to come by, so you are advised to apply as soon as possible. You may also apply to private crèches, as well as approved childminders. Childminders generally look after children at their own home, but can also come to your house. Make sure that they have approval from the “Petite Enfance” Service at the town hall where you live. Please note that day-care costs may give rise to a tax reduction.
CAF
If you come to France with your family, you may be able to receive allowances from the Caisse d’Allocations Familiales (CAF) for your children. However, so that they can benefit from the CAF, foreign scientists’ children must be in France on a D-type Visa, without fail. You can also get the APL (Personalised Housing Grants), according to your income and your circumstances. Please do not hesitate to find out more from the Mobility Centre or from the CAF of Bordeaux.
Finance
Currency
The currency used is the same as in the European Union, the Euro, whose symbol is €. Please do not hesitate to convert your currency via the Internet to give you an idea of what the Euro represents. You can also exchange your money for Euros at the bureau de change or at the bank.
Introduction to Classic DEVS
Yentl van Tendeloo and Hans Vangheluwe
08:30 – 9:30
An Introduction to Statecharts Modeling and Simulation
Simon van Mierlo and Hans Vangheluwe
09:30-10:30
Co-Simulation of Continuous Systems: A Tutorial
Claudia Gomes, Casper Thule, Joachim Denil, and Hans Vangheluwe
11:00-12:00
How Valid is Your Simulation Model? Learn to Apply Metamorphic, Testing to Increase Confidence on Your Simulation
Mohammad Raunak and Megan Olsen
08:30-09:30
Quantifying Simulation Validation through Validation Coverage
Megan Olsen and Mohammad Raunak
09:30-10:30
Introduction to Modeling and Simulation of Spatial Systems with DEVS and Cell-DEVS
Gabriel Wainer
11:00-12:00
Low Power Wide Area Networks for the Internet of Things: Framework, Performance Evaluation, and Challenges of LoRaWAN and NB-loT
Samer Lahoud and Melhem El Helou
08:30-10:00
Simulation Modeling and Implementation: A Hands-On Approach Using Event Graphs and Python-Part 1
Yahya E. Osais
10:00-10:30
Simulation Modeling and Implementation: A Hands-On Approach Using Event Graphs and Python-Part 2
Yahya E. Osais
11:00-12:00
Getting Started with Bond Graph Method for Modeling and Simulation
Jose J. Granda
08:30-10:00
