Workshop on the Development of Large System Dynamics Modeling Projects

摘要

This workshop addresses model development and management in large system dynamics modeling projects. The workshop will describe and demonstrate methods and tools to facilitate model reuse that aid in the development of larger models built from several smaller models. While in this session we use Vensim,~R many concepts are applicable to other system dynamics simulation environments. Large modeling projects are often distributed over several participants, potentially at different sites. Techniques such as normalization (common modeling standards), modularization (developing models around distinct and small modeling domains), and automation (automated merging of small models into larger models, and automated consistency checks) are extremely helpful in allowing such projects to produce high quality models while achieving project goals.