2003 Illinois International Multiconference on Measurement,
         Modelling, and Evaluation of Computer-Communication Systems
                      (http://www.crhc.uiuc.edu/Multi)

                      FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS of PMCCS-6

          The 6th International Workshop on Performability Modeling 
                    of Computer and Communication Systems

                   http://www.crhc.uiuc.edu/Multi/pmccs.html

                          Monticello, Illinois, USA
                            September 5-7, 2003


          Organized by: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
          In cooperation with: Universita' del Piemonte Orientale,
                     University of Kansas, and Motorola


GENERAL

PMCCS-6 will be hosted at the Robert Allerton Park and Conference Center
in Monticello, Illinois, USA, not far from the campus of the University of 
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The workshop will take place under the umbrella 
of the 2003 Illinois Multiconference on Measurement, Modelling, and Evaluation 
of Computer-Communication Systems.  In addition to PMCCS-6, the multiconference 
will comprise the International Conference on the Numerical Solution of Markov 
Chains (NSMC'03), the 10th International Workshop on Petri Nets and Performance 
Models (PNPM '03), and Performance TOOLS 2003 (13th International Conference 
on Modelling Techniques and Tools for Computer Performance Evaluation).  TOOLS, 
PNPM, and NSMC will take place on the campus of the University of Illinois at 
Urbana-Champaign.  


SCOPE

The workshop focuses on the theory, techniques, and tools for integrated 
performance and dependability modeling, analysis, and evaluation, along with 
applications in the area of computer and communication systems.  According to 
the traditions of the PMCCS series, the workshop will be characterized by 
open and intense discussions on various topics in performability modeling and 
analysis, based on recent work of the participants.

The PMCCS series started in 1991 as a forum to gather researchers working in 
the emerging area of performability of computer and communication systems.  
The intent of the workshop was to favor an informal but deep exchange of new 
and in-progress work on the combined modeling and analysis of performance and 
dependability aspects of systems.  Previous workshops in the series were held in:

PMCCS-1 - University of Twente, The Netherlands, 1991
PMCCS-2 - Le Mont Saint Michel, France, 1993
PMCCS-3 - Indian Lakes Resort, Bloomingdale, IL, USA, 1996
PMCCS-4 - College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, USA, 1998
PMCCS-5 - University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, 2001


WORKSHOP ORGANIZERS

   Andrea Bobbio - Universita del Piemonte Orientale (Italy)
         bobbio@mfn.unipmn.it
   Daniel D. Deavours, University of Kansas (USA)
         deavours@ittc.ku.edu
   Yue Ma, Motorola (USA)
         Yue.Ma@motorola.com

PAPERS

Contributions are sought concerning all aspects of performability.  
Theoretical work as well as application-oriented work is welcome.  Case 
studies of performability modeling and evaluation are solicited in the field 
of computer and communication systems as well as in related fields, like 
flexible manufacturing systems, product-in-process software development, 
medical systems, transportation systems, and complex infrastructures.  No 
full papers will be required, with the aim of stimulating a free exchange of 
new ideas and recent results.  Extended abstracts of up to 4 pages in 
double-column IEEE format are solicited from prospective speakers. The 
Workshop organizers will check whether the work is within the scope of the 
workshop.  The deadline for the submission of the extended abstracts is
June 9, 2003. Authors will be notified about acceptance by June 23, 2003.

Extended abstracts should be submitted in PostScript (.ps) or Portable 
Document Format (.pdf, preferred) as e-mail attachments to:

Daniel D. Deavours, University of Kansas (USA)
         deavours@ittc.ku.edu


CAMERA-READY PAPERS AND PROCEEDINGS

Authors of accepted extended abstracts will be asked to provide camera-ready 
versions in the prescribed double-column IEEE format.  Authors retain 
copyright of their work, but will be asked to give workshop organizers 
permission to print the camera-ready contributions in a workshop booklet 
that will be distributed to all attendees and put on the web.

Submission deadline for the Camera-ready copy is July 7, 2003.  Note that 
the deadline cannot be extended.  

Camera-ready copies should be submitted in PostScript (.ps) or Portable 
Document Format (.pdf, preferred) as e-mail attachments to:

Daniel D. Deavours, University of Kansas (USA)
         deavours@ittc.ku.edu


IMPORTANT DATES

       -  Submission due date:       June 9, 2003
       -  Notice to authors:         June 23, 2003
       -  Camera-ready copies due:   July 7, 2003
       -  Registration:              July 7, 2003

Late registration may be possible, subject to availability and higher 
registration fees.


LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS

PMCCS will be held on September 5-7, 2003 at the Robert Allerton Park and 
Conference Center in Monticello, Illinois (a short drive from Urbana-Champaign).

Allerton Park, which was originally a private estate, consists of a magnificent 
17th-century-style manor house with extensive formal gardens highlighted by over 
120 sculptures, all situated in a large nature preserve on the Sangamon River.  
The estate was given to the University of Illinois in 1946 to be used as an 
educational and research center and as a forest, wildlife, and plant-life 
preserve.  The park combines these features in a unique setting in rural Illinois.
Allerton Park is conveniently located 26 miles (42 km) from Champaign.  More 
information on the facilities and park can be found at 
<http://www.conted.uiuc.edu/allerton/>.  Sleeping accommodations will consist of 
charming rooms in the estate?s manor house and in lovely adjoining buildings 
formerly occupied by estate caretakers.  Due to the limited number of rooms, 
some attendees may be asked to share rooms; organizers will try to accommodate 
requests.