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| − | === European Definitions === | + | === European Project Definitions === |
| − | + | ==== CIPRNet project ==== | |
| − | ==== | + | {{quote-ciprnet|"A [[computer simulation]], a [[computer model]] or a [[computational model]] is a computer program, or network of computers, that attempts to simulate an abstract [[model]] of a particular [[system]]. Computer simulations have become a useful part of mathematical [[modelling]] of many natural systems in physics (computational physics), chemistry and biology, human systems in economics, psychology, and social science and in the process of engineering new technology, to gain insight into the operation of those systems, or to observe their behaviour." {{Strogatz2007}}}} |
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==== DIESIS project ==== | ==== DIESIS project ==== | ||
{{quote-diesis|"A [[computer simulation]], a [[computer model]] or a [[computational model]] is a computer program, or network of computers, that attempts to simulate an abstract [[model]] of a particular [[system]]. Computer simulations have become a useful part of mathematical [[modelling]] of many natural systems in physics (computational physics), chemistry and biology, human systems in economics, psychology, and social science and in the process of engineering new technology, to gain insight into the operation of those systems, or to observe their behaviour." {{Strogatz2007}}}} | {{quote-diesis|"A [[computer simulation]], a [[computer model]] or a [[computational model]] is a computer program, or network of computers, that attempts to simulate an abstract [[model]] of a particular [[system]]. Computer simulations have become a useful part of mathematical [[modelling]] of many natural systems in physics (computational physics), chemistry and biology, human systems in economics, psychology, and social science and in the process of engineering new technology, to gain insight into the operation of those systems, or to observe their behaviour." {{Strogatz2007}}}} | ||
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=== Other International Definitions === | === Other International Definitions === | ||
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| − | ==== | + | ==== [[NATO|NATO Definition]] ==== |
| − | + | {{definition|A simulation is the manipulation of a [[Model|model]] in such a way that it represents the expected behavior of an individual actor or an entire [[System|system]] over time. <ref>NATO (2010)</ref>}}<br /> | |
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=== National Definitions === | === National Definitions === | ||
| − | + | ==== [[Czech Republic]] ==== | |
| − | ==== | + | {{definition| Simulace: Použití systému zpracování dat k vyjádření vybraných vlastností chování fyzického nebo abstraktního systému. <ref name=CZ>[http://www.govcert.cz/download/nodeid-561 Výkladový slovník kybernetické bezpečnosti (2013)]</ref> <br/><br/> Simulation: Use of a data processing system to extract selected properties in the behaviour of a physical or abstract system. <ref name=CZ>[http://www.govcert.cz/download/nodeid-561 Výkladový slovník kybernetické bezpečnosti (2013)]</ref>}}<br/><br/> |
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| + | ====[[United States]]==== | ||
| + | ===== [[DHS]] ===== | ||
| + | {{definition|Simulation is a model that behaves or operates like a given process, concept, or system when provided a set of controlled inputs. <ref name="DHSLex"> [http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/dhs-risk-lexicon-2010.pdf DHS Risk Lexicon 2010 Edition, September 2010]</ref>}}<br /> | ||
===Standard Definition=== | ===Standard Definition=== | ||
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== Discussion Topic == | == Discussion Topic == | ||
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| − | {{definition|The imitation of the operation of a real-world process of system over time.<ref>BANKS, J., and R. R. GIBSON [1997], “Don’t Simulate When: 10 Rules for Determining when Simulation Is</ref>}} | + | Banks and Gibson defined Simulation as: |
| + | {{definition|The imitation of the operation of a real-world process of system over time.<ref>BANKS, J., and R. R. GIBSON [1997], “Don’t Simulate When: 10 Rules for Determining when Simulation Is Not Appropriate,” IIE Solutions, September.</ref>}} | ||
<big>Simulation involves the generation of an artificial history to draw inferences concerning the operational | <big>Simulation involves the generation of an artificial history to draw inferences concerning the operational | ||
characteristics of the real-system that is represented. Simulation is an indispensable problem-solving | characteristics of the real-system that is represented. Simulation is an indispensable problem-solving | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | + | * [[Simulation]] | |
| − | + | * [[Computer Model]] | |
| + | * [[Conceptual Model]] | ||
| + | * [[Scenario]] | ||
| + | * [[Scenario Behaviour]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:50, 24 January 2020
Definitions
European Project Definitions
CIPRNet project
The CIPRNet project [1] uses the following definition:
"A computer simulation, a computer model or a computational model is a computer program, or network of computers, that attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system. Computer simulations have become a useful part of mathematical modelling of many natural systems in physics (computational physics), chemistry and biology, human systems in economics, psychology, and social science and in the process of engineering new technology, to gain insight into the operation of those systems, or to observe their behaviour." [2]
DIESIS project
The DIESIS project [3] gives the following definition:
"A computer simulation, a computer model or a computational model is a computer program, or network of computers, that attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system. Computer simulations have become a useful part of mathematical modelling of many natural systems in physics (computational physics), chemistry and biology, human systems in economics, psychology, and social science and in the process of engineering new technology, to gain insight into the operation of those systems, or to observe their behaviour." [2]
Other International Definitions
NATO Definition
A simulation is the manipulation of a model in such a way that it represents the expected behavior of an individual actor or an entire system over time. [4]
National Definitions
Czech Republic
Simulace: Použití systému zpracování dat k vyjádření vybraných vlastností chování fyzického nebo abstraktního systému. [5]
Simulation: Use of a data processing system to extract selected properties in the behaviour of a physical or abstract system. [5]
Simulation: Use of a data processing system to extract selected properties in the behaviour of a physical or abstract system. [5]
United States
DHS
Simulation is a model that behaves or operates like a given process, concept, or system when provided a set of controlled inputs. [6]
Standard Definition
Discussion Topic
Banks and Gibson defined Simulation as:
The imitation of the operation of a real-world process of system over time.[7]
Simulation involves the generation of an artificial history to draw inferences concerning the operational characteristics of the real-system that is represented. Simulation is an indispensable problem-solving methodology for the solution of many real-world problems. Simulation is used to describe and analyze the behavior of a system, ask what-if questions about the real system, and aid in the design of the real system. Both existing and conceptual systems can be modeled with simulation.
See also
Notes
- Jump up ↑ http://www.ciprnet.eu/
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 Steven Strogatz (2007). The End of Insight, in Brockman, John, What is your dangerous idea? HarperCollins.
- Jump up ↑ http://www.diesis-project.eu/
- Jump up ↑ NATO (2010)
- ↑ Jump up to: 5.0 5.1 Výkladový slovník kybernetické bezpečnosti (2013)
- Jump up ↑ DHS Risk Lexicon 2010 Edition, September 2010
- Jump up ↑ BANKS, J., and R. R. GIBSON [1997], “Don’t Simulate When: 10 Rules for Determining when Simulation Is Not Appropriate,” IIE Solutions, September.
