Modelling and simulation workshop

1 Great George Street, London
2 July 2008

Through the Astronomy, Particle and Nuclear Physics, and Space Science programmes; the STFC community has developed significant expertise in data modelling and simulation. These techniques have been used in many applications, from particle tracking, to determine the subatomic structure of matter, through to clarifying astronomical images and modelling the formation and destruction of solar systems. This Modelling and Simulation Workshop was organised by the STFC to highlight this expertise and showcase those transfers that have already taken place in areas such as Games and Medical Imaging.

The event featured presentations from a diverse set of communities. The presentation from the Industrial Mathematics KTN provided a general overview of industrial applications for modelling and simulation, while EDF Energy provided a real life example of using advanced simulation and modelling techniques to forecast energy demand depending on weather conditions. CERN presented its object-oriented data analysis framework ROOT which is quickly gaining popularity in industry. There were also a number of interesting case studies from other industrial and academic sectors.

A total of 59 individuals from a mixture of UK and European industry, academia and government organisations attended the Modelling and Simulations Workshop. The event provided an excellent networking opportunity as well as informing delegates about STFC support for prospective partnerships in this field from STFC. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many respondents stating that they felt to day to have been very worthwhile.

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