Introduction to the special issue on agent-directed simulation

摘要

Agent-directed simulation (ADS) integrates the technologies of modeling and simulation, and agent systems; and consists of three distinct, yet related areas that can be grouped under two categories as follows:1. Simulation for Agents (agent simulation): simulation of agent systems in engineering, human and social dynamics, military applications etc.2. Agents for Simulation (which has two aspects): agent-supported simulation that deals with the use of agents as a support facility to enable computer assistance in problem solving or enhancing cognitive capabilities; and agent-based simulation that focuses on the use of agents for the generation of model behavior in a simulation study.