Cybernetics
A Curriculum for Cybernetics and Systems Theory
This guide provides introductory and specific information and suggested curriculum for Cybernetics and Systems Theory.
Definitions of Cybernetics
This website provides information on the many definition of Cybernetics.
Open Site: Cybernetics
This resource offers information on the history of Cybernetics as well as materials on General, Applied, and Second Order Cybernetics.
The Cybernetics Society
The Cybernetics Society holds scientific meetings, conferences, and social events, and engages in other activities to encourage public understanding of science and to extend and disseminate knowledge of cybernetics and its associated disciplines.
The History and Development of Cybernetics
George Washington University offers a slideshow on the history and development of Cybernetics.
Dynamics
Mathematical and Computer Modelling of Dynamic Systems
The derivation, combination, simplification and validation of models and sub-models are the main topics of Mathematical and Computer Modelling of Dynamical Systems.
MIT: A Guide to Learning System Dynamics- This guide offers a comprehensive introduction and a series of multi-level exercises on system dynamics.
Origin of System Dynamics- This resource provides historical and background information on the beginning of system dynamics.
Parallel Simulation
Graphite: A Distributed Parallel Simulator for Multicores
This paper introduces the Graphite open-source distributed parallel multicore simulator infrastructure.
Parallel Simulation Research at Georgia Tech
This work is primarily concerned with developing high performance parallel simulation executives for discrete event simulation applications.
UCLA Parallel Computing Laboratory
Parsec is a C-based simulation language, developed by the Parallel Computing Laboratory at UCLA, for sequential and parallel execution of discrete-event simulation models.
Sequential Simulation
Gaussian Simulation for Porosity Modeling
This presentation offers information on estimation versus simulation as well as Sequential Simulation and Gaussian Theory.
Sequential Simulation with Patterns
In this thesis, a pattern-based geostatistical sequential simulation algorithm (SIMPAT)is proposed that redefines reservoir characterization as an image construction problem.
Stochastic Simulation of Patterns Using Distance Based Pattern Modeling
This dissertation includes information on Pattern Modeling Distances, Unconditional MPS Simulation and Parameter Free Learning.
Strategies for Modeling with Multiple Point Simulation Algorithms
This comprehensive guide from Stanford University provides graphs, diagrams, and other visuals in order to convey strategies for modeling multiple point simulation algorithms.
Systems Simulation
Modeling and Simulation Resources
This website provides a variety of links to publications, research groups, organizations, and tools for modeling and simulation.
Modeling and Simulation
This website offers links for simulation tools as well as software libraries and languages.
Tips for Successful Practice of Simulation
This paper explores the most common pitfalls in performing simulation studies and identifies approaches for avoiding these problems.
Papers and Publications
Acceleration of Radiance for Lightening Simulation by Using Parallel Computing with Open CL
This paper explores simulation by using the OpenCL.
Real Time Building Energy Simulation Using Energy Plus and the Building Controls Virtual Test Bed
This paper describes the integrated real-time simulation environment as well as analyzing a proof-of-concept demonstration.
Tutorial on Agent Based Modeling and Simulation
This tutorial describes the theoretical and practical foundations of ABMS, identifies toolkits and methods for developing ABMS models, and provides some thoughts on the relationship between ABMS and traditional modeling techniques.
Journals
ACM Transactions on Interactive Intelligent Systems
This journal publishes papers on research concerning the design, realization, and evaluation of interactive systems that incorporate some form of machine intelligence.
Mathematics and Computers in Simulation
The aim of the journal is to provide an international forum for the dissemination of up-to-date information in the fields of the mathematics and computers.
Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation
The ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation (TOMACS) provides a single archival source for the publication of high-quality research and developmental results in computer simulation.
Winter Simulation Conference Archive
This website offers wide range of papers presented at the Winter Simulation Conference dating back to 1968.
Research Groups
ACM Special Interest Groups
This website offers information on a variety of special interest and research groups.
Engineering and Computer Simulations
This software engineering firm focuses on Enterprise Learning Solutions, Gaming, Virtual Worlds, and Performance Assessment.
Institute for Operations Research and Management Science
INFORMS serves the scientific and professional needs of Operations Researchers and those in the Management Sciences including educators, scientists, students, managers, and consultants.
The Physiome Project
The Physiome Project comprises several loosely connected research groups in order to define the physiome via databasing and the development of integrated quantitative and descriptive modeling.
Operations Research at Stanford
The Ph.D. program in Operations Research at Stanford University offers research and educational opportunities to students pursuing careers in the field.
Professional Organizations
American Society for Cybernetics
The American Society for Cybernetics (ASC) includes people who are students, academics, consultants, researchers, writers, artists, and educators. The Society focuses on advancing the field of Cybernetics as well as providing professional development for those actively engaged in the field.
The Society for Modeling and Simulation International
The Society for Modeling and Simulation International is the world’s premier professional society devoted to advancing the fields of modeling and simulation.
Simulation Research Group
The Simulation Research Group (SRG) specializes in the research, development and deployment of software that supports the design and operation of buildings.
Additional Resources
Computer Simulation Techniques: The Definitive Introduction
This insightful and comprehensive guide offers general and specific content on Computer Simulation Techniques.
Introduction to Modeling and Simulation Systems
This article provides insight into the working environment and intellectual and managerial attitudes during the formative period of simulation development.
Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods
This resource introduces Java programming by example in the context of learning physics.
Basic Simulation Modeling
This guide provides information on topics such as Discrete Event Simulation, Simulation of an Inventory System and other types of simulation.
General Glossary of Terms Relating to Modelling and Simulation for Environmental Engineering
This glossary provides an extensive list of terms and definitions related to modelin
