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Quantised State System Simulation inDymola/Modelica using the DEVS Formalism(TN) presents features for discrete modellingin Modelica page 3

Two-dimensional Finite Element Model for Ther-modynamic and Continuum MechanicalProcesses within the Snow Cover (TN) intro-

duces into dynamics of snow movement page 13

Advanced Modeling and Simulation Techniquesin MOSILAB: A System Development CaseStudy (TN) presents Modelica-based

hybrid modelling techniques page 19

Cellular Automata Models for SIR-typeEpidemics (TN) compares CA models withODE, PDE and DE models - supplemental info

for the homonymous benchmark page 27

Modelling and Identification of a LaboratoryHelicopter (TN) presents modelling, controland identification in mechatronics page 37

Model-oriented Data-driven Architecture for Microsimulation (SN) describes use of large data systems

for microsimulation studies page 43

Model-based Learning Classifiers for SurfaceInspection Problems (SN) compares modelling methods

for quality inspection page 47

ARGESIM Benchmarks: Revised Definitions, Extended Solutions, and Supple-mental Information (BN) introduces the reorganised ARGESIM benchmark series page 57

ARGESIM Benchmark Section

defines the revised benchmarkC9R Extended Fuzzy Control of a

Two-Tank System page 59 updates the benchmark C19R Pollution in Groundwater Flow with Spatially Distributed Modelling page 63

ARGESIM Benchmark Solutions C7 Constrained Pendulum

with MOSILAB page 67

C9 Fuzzy Controlwith Dymola page 69

C9 Fuzzy Controlwith MATLAB/Simulink page 71

C9 Fuzzy Controlwith AnyLogic page 73

C9R Extended Fuzzy Controlwith MATLAB/Simulink page 75

C17 SIR-type Epidemicusing MAPLE page 77

C19R Pollution in Groundwater Flowusing COMSOL page 79

Book Reviews and Journal News

Five book reviews

Introduction of SNE Special IssueParallel and Distributed SimulationMethods and Environments

Call for next SNE Special IssueValidation and Verification

page 51 - 56

EUROSIM Society Quick InfoIn Memoriam Len Dekkerin the News Section 8 pages

Dear readers, The year 2006 came up with changes in SNE and for SNE. SNE started not only with a new layout, also some structuralchanges took place. In 2006 we introduced for SNE a new numbering with volumes - in 2006 SNE Volume 16, with four issues(regularly one single regular issue, one single special issue, and one regular double issue). This remembers, that we areediting and publishing SNE since 16 years - an occasion to thank all who have supported us and have made SNE a bigsuccess. We are proud having started the SNE Special Issues with SNE 16/2 Parallel and Distributed Simulation, to becontinued in 2007 with Special Issue 17/2 Validation and Verification. The SNE Editorial Board is increasing, and it co-operates with IPCs from Simulation Conferences, to suggest conferencepapers for publication in SNE in extended and revised form. This issue publishes e.g. revised contributions from Modelica2006 Conference (Vienna), and from ASIM 2006 Conference (Hannover). Furthermore, more space is available for TechnicalNotes, Short Notes and Benchmark Notes. Another reorganisation is in progress - the reorganisation of the ARGESIM Comparisons, which have evolved to ARGESIMBenchmarks on Modelling and Simulation. This issue presents first time the new two-page layout for five benchmarks solutions - now called Benchmark Notes, and starts a series with contributions on theory and background of the benchmarks -beginning with Cellular Automata Models for SIR-type Epidemics - C17. Furthermore we start with revisions andupdates of benchmarks - this issue with C9R Extended Fuzzy Control and C19R Pollution in Groundwater Flow. This issue presents in the News Section instead of reports of the societies only quick information on the societies in a newtable format. This format will be continued in the next issues, integrated in the reports of the societies. The News Sectionpublishes an obituary - it is a sad duty to announce the death of Len Dekker, the father of EUROSIM.

Felix Breitenecker, editor-in-chief; Felix.Breitenecker@tuwien.ac.at

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Quantised State System Simulation in Dymola/Modelica using the DEVS Formalism;T. Beltrame, F. E. Cellier ... 3

Two-dimensional Finite Element Model for Thermo-dynamic and Continuum Mechanical Processes within the Snow Cover; H. Teufelsbauer ... 13

Advanced Modeling and Simulation Techniques inMOSILAB: A System Development Case Study; Ch. Nytsch-Geusen, T. Ernst, A. Nordwig, P. Schwarz,P. Schneider, M. Vetter, Ch. Wittwer, A. Holm, T. Nouidui, J. Leopold, G. Schmidt, A. Mattes ... 19

Cellular Automata Models for SIR-type Epidemics; G. Schneckenreither, F. Breitenecker, N. Popper, G. Zauner ... 27

Modelling and Simulation of a Laboratory HelicopterEpidemics; G. Karer and B. Zupani, ... 37

Model-oriented Data-driven Architecture for Microsimulation; I. Sinka, I. Molnar ... 43

Model-basedLearning Classifiers for Surface InspectionProblems; S.Seichter, F.Breitenecker, Ch.Eitzinger ... 47

Book / Journal Reviews, Book / Journal 51

ARGESIM Benchmarks on Modelling and Simu-lation: Revised Definitions, Extended Solutions, and Supplemental Information; F. Breitenecker ... 57

Extended Fuzzy Control of a Two-Tank System- ARGESIM Benchmark C9R; I. krjanc; ... 59

Pollution in Groundwater Flow ARGESIM Bench-mark C19 with Spatially Distributed Modelling;F. Judex, F. Breitenecker, G. Hfinger ... 63

Three Structural Different Modelling Approaches to ARGESIM Comparison C7 Constrained Pendulum using the Modelica-Simulator MOSILAB; G. Zauner, F. Breitenecker ... 67

Directly Programmed Fuzzy Control in ARGESIMBenchmark C9 Fuzzy Control of a Two-Tank System using Dymola; A. Sodja ... 69

A Discrete Model Approach to ARGESIM BenchmarkC9 Fuzzy Control of a Two-Tank System with MATLAB, Simulink and Fuzzy Control Toolbox; L.Wallentin, R.Hausleitner, M.Paier, G.Zauner ... 71

A Java-supported Approach to ARGESIM BenchmarkC9 Fuzzy Control of Two-Tank System by Anylogic;Th.Mair, R.Leidenfrost, A.Platschek, S.Taubck ... 73

A Classic Solution to ARGESIM Benchmark C9RExtended Fuzzy Control using MATLAB/Simulinkand FuzzyControlToolbox; I.krjanc, F.Breitenecker ... 75

A Solution to ARGESIM Benchmark C17 SIR-typeEpidemic using Numerical Programming Features in MAPLE; . Emrich, H. Glavanovits, T. Khorzad ... 77

A FEM - based Approach to ARGESIM BenchmarkC19R Pollution in Groundwater Flow using COMSOL Multiphysics; H. Teufelsbauer ... 79

Quick Info on EUROSIM and EUROSIM Societies(addresses, websites, officers, etc.)

In Memoriam Len Dekker 8 pages

SNE Editorial Boards

SNE - Simulation News Europe is advised by two EditorialBoards. The SNE Editorial Board, a scientific editorialboard, is taking care on peer reviewing and handling ofTechnical Notes, Short Notes, Software Notes, BookReviews, and Benchmark Notes (SNE Notes Section). TheSNE News Editorial Board (see SNE News Section) isresponsible for reports from EUROSIM, EUROSIM soci-eties, International Societies, and for Industry News.

SNE Editorial boardFelix Breitenecker (Editor-in-Chief), Vienna Univ. of

Technology, Felix.Breitenecker@tuwien.ac.atPeter Breedveld, University of Twenty, Div. Control

Engineering, P.C.Breedveld@el.utwente.nlFrancois Cellier, ETH Zurich, Inst. f. Computational Science

fcellier@inf.ethz.ch, Russell Cheng, Fac. of Mathematics / OR Group, Univ.

of Southampton, rchc@maths.soton.ac.ukRihard Karba, University of Ljubljana, Fac. Electrical

Engineering, rihard.karba@fe.uni-lj.siDavid Murray-Smith, University of Glasgow,

Fac. Electrical & Electronical Engineering; d.murray-smith@elec.gla.ac.uk

Horst Ecker, Vienna Univ. of Technology.Inst. f. Mechanics, Horst.Ecker@tuwien.ac.at

Thomas Schriber, University of Michigan, Business Schoolschriber@umich.edu

Sigrid Wenzel, University Kassel, Inst. f. Production Technique and Logistics, S.Wenzel@uni-kassel.de

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