The elements of a computational infrastructure for social simulation

Birkin, M. et al. (2010) The elements of a computational infrastructure for social simulation. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 368(1925), pp. 3797-3812. (doi: 10.1098/rsta.2010.0145)

Abstract

Applications of simulation modelling in social science domains are varied and increasingly widespread. The effective deployment of simulation models depends on access to diverse datasets, the use of analysis capabilities, the ability to visualize model outcomes and to capture, share and re-use simulations as evidence in research and policy-making. We describe three applications of e-social science that promote social simulation modelling, data management and visualization. An example is outlined in which the three components are brought together in a transport planning context. We discuss opportunities and benefits for the combination of these and other components into an e-infrastructure for social simulation and review recent progress towards the establishment of such an infrastructure.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Sinnott, Professor Richard
• Authors: Birkin, M., Allan, R., Beckhofer, S., Buchan, I., Finch, J., Goble, C., Hudson-Smith, A., Lambert, P., Procter, R., de Roure, D., and Sinnott, R.O.
• Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
• College/School: University Services > IT Services > Computing Service
• Journal Name: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences
• Publisher: Royal Society
• ISSN: 1364-503X
• ISSN (Online): 1471-2962
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2010 The Royal Society
• First Published: First published in Royal Society of London Philosophical Transactions A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences 368(1925):3797-3812
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher