Introduction to SLAM II and SLAMSYSTEM

ABSTRACT

SLAM II was the first simulation language which allowed a modeler to formulate a system description using process, event, or continuous world views or any combination of the three. Since its initial release in 1981, SLAM II has undergone continual development and application. SLAMSYSTEM, introduced in 1988, provides SLAM II with an integrated simulation system for advanced personal computers. SLAMSYSTEM supports the entire simulation process, from model building to results presentation and documentation.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING

Additional Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.7 Three-Dimensional Graphics and Realism
          Subjects: Animation
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design, Languages