Georgia Tech: Distributed Simulation Fundamentals

Distributed Simulation Fundamentals

Program ID: DEF 4002P
Program type: Short Courses (weekday)
CEUs: 1.25

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Disney's Shades of Green, Orlando
(Disney's Shades of Green, Orlando)

Dr. Margaret Loper

September 14, 2010

September 15, 2010

$895.00

Section ID: 10178/220411070

NOTES:
-- On the first day, check in at least 30 minutes before the class start time.
-- Discount available for companies that send 3 or more people to this course. Call 404-385-3501 to register your group.

-- Georgia Tech employees should call 404-385-3501 to register by phone, and have their PeopleSoft number ready.

Meeting time(s):
•Tuesday, September 14, 2010 (9:00 AM-5:00 PM)
•Wednesday, September 15, 2010 (8:00 AM-4:00 PM)

Course Description

Multiplayer online role-playing games are being developed for training soldiers. Focus on the fundamentals of distributed simulation systems. Start with a brief history of parallel and distributed simulation research, then explore simulation systems. Study parallel and distributed systems from architecture and computing perspectives. Examine execution issues, including interoperability, scalability, and synchronization. Review industry standards, relevant standards organizations, and the simulation organizations leading their development.

Who Should Attend

Engineers
Scientists
Technical Managers

How You Will Benefit

Compare the different types of simulation used in today's applications
Explain the difference between parallel and distributed computer architecture
Describe the fundamental design issues associated with parallel and distributed systems
Understand the execution issues associated with implementing distributed simulations
Choose the right commercial standard for your application
Learn about the different simulation-standards organizations

What You Will Cover

Introduction to Parallel and Distributed Simulation
Simulation Overview
Parallel and Distributed Systems Overview
Execution Issues
Standards and Organizations

Course Materials

Participants will receive a notebook with slides and the DIS and HLA standards.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites though students with background or training in computer systems will receive the most benefit.

Certificate

This course is an elective for the Modeling & Simulation Certificate.

Instructor

Margaret L. Loper, principal research scientist at Georgia Tech Research Institute and chief scientist of the Information Technology & Telecommunications Laboratory, has 23 years of experience in modeling and simulation. Projects include the Department of Defense High Level Architecture Federate Testing project, which consists of the process, tools, and procedures used for HLA compliance, and the HLA Federation Verification Tool used to assist federation developers during federation integration. Other projects include the M&S WebBook, Distributed Interactive Simulation Standards Development, and DIS compliance test procedures and tools. Current research interests include agent-based modeling for homeland security, cultural awareness modeling, causality and determinism in distributed systems, novel algorithms for temporal synchronization in parallel and distributed systems, and modeling methodologies. Loper earned a Ph.D. in computer science from Georgia Institute of Technology, a M.S. in computer engineering from the University of Central Florida, and a B.S. in electrical engineering from Clemson University.