We have developed a sophisticated microscopic model for studying emergent spatial patterns in a predator-prey based artificial life scenario. In this paper we describe some of the simulation optimisation tools and techniques that are necessary to support many long model runs over different parameters and starting conditions. We discuss how these optimisation techniques may be of general value to developers of other simulation codes.
Keywords: simulation; optimisation; simulation tools; simulation visualisation.
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Citation Information: in Proc. IASTED International Conference on Modelling, Simulation and Optimization (MSO 2006), Gabarone, Botswana, 11-13 September 2006.
BiBTeX reference:
@inproceedings{CSTN-033,
address="Gabarone, Botswana",
title="Tools and Techniques for Optimisation of Microscopic Artificial Life Simulation Models",
author="C.J. Scogings, K.A. Hawick, and H.A. James",
booktitle="Proceedings of the Sixth IASTED International Conference on Modelling, Simulation, and Optimization",
editor="H. Nyongesa",
year="2006",
pages="Paper 507-102",
month="September",
note="IASTED, ACTA Press",
series="CSTN-033"
}
\bibitem{CSTN-033}
Tools and Techniques for Optimisation of Microscopic Artificial Life Simulation Models,
C.J. Scogings, K.A. Hawick, and H.A. James,
IASTED Proceedings of the Sixth IASTED International Conference on Modelling, Simulation, and Optimization,
September 11-13, 2006, Paper 507-102,
Edited by H. Nyongesa, Pub. ACTA Press.
and Technical Note CSTN-033.