Simulation Technologies from Logistics to the Future Internet and Cloud

Simulation Technologies from

Logistics to the Future Internet

and Cloud

Prof. Egils Ginters

Sociotechnical Systems Engineering Institute Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

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State University of Applied Sciences

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One of the most innovate regional centres for academic

education and research

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Study programmes in social sciences, engineering and

computer science in bachelor and master level, doctoral

studies in Sociotechnical systems modelling

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International cooperation: Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci,

HESP, Fulbright, EC FP7 etc.

Study Facilities

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Free Internet access in the

dormitories, WiFi in ViA study

premises

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Up-to-date auditorium equipment

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E-learning facilities

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Training laboratories: RFID,

Simulation, Virtual Reality and

other

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Conference Hall

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Agency was founded in July, 2006

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Logistics Information Systems, RFID,

Simulation and Virtual reality laboratories

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International annual Proceedings of scientific

articles "ICTE in Regional Development"

involved in EBSCO

Sociotechnical Systems

Engineering

Institute

(SSII VIA)

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Research directions and know-how:

• Logistics information systems and RFID technologies;

• Business process modelling and regional planning;

• Hybrid simulation systems and distributed simulation

environments;

• Policy modelling and simulation;

Why?

• The decision making in the obstacles of technological and knowledge society is difficult due to complexity of processes

• The requirements for situations forecasting and transparency

of the scenarios are topical due to high losses of possible faults and impact on the society and environment

• The varied, complex and non-compatible simulation tools can be used for solving the tasks mentioned above

The Systems: The Real Systems - Sociotechnical

• Dual nature

• Complex structure

• Oriented to cognition and self-organization

• Distributed and heterogeneous simulation models

The Systems: Technical, Social and

Sociotechnical systems

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Soci

otec

hnical

PROBLEMS

Lack of interdisciplinary knowledge

(ICT (technical) + Logistics

(social)) for both IT systems adminstrators and logistics managers

have influence on quality of logistics services and bothering

introduction of intelligent transportation systems

Learning is still time-consuming due to high capacity of teaching and training material, and limited time resources for training in classroom or e-learning use

INTRODUCTION

INCO-Copernicus Programme project

AMCAI 0312

(1994-1997)

“Application of Modern Concepts in the Automated Information

Management in Harbours by Using Advanced IT-Solutions”

Aimed to creating a united group of scientists that initiated a research on using experiences of leading European universities and technological

institutions in management of logistics systems, e.g., at the biggest European seaports (for example, Rotterdam), in order to evaluate a possibility of using these experiences in Latvia.

INCO

Copernicus

AMCAI

1995

LOGISTICS

DESIGNING

INCO-Copernicus Programme project

DAMAC-HP PL976012

(1998-2000) “Further Development and Practical Application of Harbour

Processes Managing and Controlling Models, Methods and

Techniques”

Dedicated to creation of a simulation model of the Baltic Container Terminal, operating in the Riga seaport. The project also was devoted to investigation of information flows and analysis of business processes in the Ventspils Freeport Authority.

INCO

Copernicus

DAMAC-HP

1998

LOGISTICS

e-LEARNING

Leonardo da Vinci programme project

LOGIS LV-PP-138.003

(2000-2002) “

Long-distance tutorial network in “Logistics Information

Systems” based on WEB technologies

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Designing of course content and e-learning tools for training of the specialists for solving problems in analysis, design and exploitation of logistics

information processing systems.

Leonardo

da Vinci

LOGIS

2000

LOGISTICS

5

_{Framework Baltports-IT}

BSRCC

2003

http://www.balticIT.com

LOGISTICS

6th Framework IST programme project

eLOGMAR-M

(2004-2006)

“Web-based and Mobile Solutions for Collaborative Work Environment

with Logistics and Maritime Applications“

Investigation and demonstration of mobile logistics solution for the maritime freight route "Baltic Sea feeder ports - Western Europe hub ports (Hamburg) - Mediterranean ports - Chinese ports"

6th

Framework

eLOGMAR-M

2004

m-WORK

LOGISTICS

m-CONSULTING

Leonardo da Vinci programme project

LOGIS MOBILE

(2004-2006)

LV/04/B/F/PP-172.001 (2004-2006)

“Competence Framework for

Mobile On-site Accelerated Vocational Training in Logistics Information

Systems”

Aimed at development of new mobile m-consulting methods to reduce the time of learning and amount of study material required using mobile

communication technologies and Concise Training Dictionary in Logistics Information Systems

Leonardo da

Vinci

LOGIS MOBILE

2004

LOGISTICS

EC Leonardo da Vinci programme project LV/04/B/F/PP-172.000

(2004-2006)

“Competence Network for Introduction of Modern

ICTE Technologies in Vocational Learning in Social Systems

Simulation and Research

[SocSimNet]

”

SocSimNet

GENERALIZATION

Aimed at development of new interdisciplinary master study programme “Sociotechnical Systems Modelling”

EC FP7-ICT-2009-5 IP project CHOReOS

No. 257178 (2010-2013) “Large Scale

Choreographies for the Future Internet

(IP)”

CHOREOS

Future Internet using system dynamics simulation methods

EC FP7-ICT-2011 IP project FUPOL No.

287119 (2011-2014) “Future Policy

Modelling (IP)”

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FUTURE POLICY

MODELLING

FUPOL

• The FUPOL proposes a comprehensive new governance

model to support the policy design and implementation lifecycle. The innovations are driven to support the policy domains in

urban regions.

• FUPOL policy models simulator design for the priority domains

Simulation: Problem I: TOOLS

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Applied simulation technologies and tools are

different, complex and non-compatible

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A few part of them can be used by domain experts

without assistance of programmer and/or simulation

specialist

Simulation: Problem II: COMMUNICATION

ENVIRONMENT

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Communication environments are expensive and

difficult (HLA – expensive and overfull; CORBA – for

programmers only)

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Solutions does not fit to new challenges of Future

Internet and Cloud Simulation

Simulation: Problem III: VISUALISATION

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Request for VR/AR use to enhance clearness and

transparency of information input/output and layout

design for simulation models

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Adaptability to available visualisation power

resources of the simulator – from mainframes to

desktops and from mobile phones to PDA

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Ability of 3D Future Internet services use for

simulation results visualisation

SIMULATION

HIGHWAY

EC FP7-ICT-2011 Call 8 IP project

SIMULATION HIGHWAY (2011-2014)

“Simulation Technologies on the Future

Internet”

(in preparation)

Simulation Highway: Concept

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Common approach and rules to access, join and

exploit the different and heterogeneous simulation

models in distributed environment (Future Internet

and/or Cloud)

Simulation Highway: Concepts & Ideas

3D Future Internet; VR/AR Visualisation

Simulation Highway –

Simulation on the Future Internet

and Cloud