Simulation

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Introduction¹

NatlCtrSim (YouTube Channel)

Dictionary

simulation : the imitative representation of the functioning of one system or process by means of the functioning of another — Webster   See also OneLook

Simulation (FOLDOC: Free Online Dictionary of Computing)

Thesaurus

Roget’s II (Thesaurus.com), Merriam-Webster Thesaurus, Visuwords

Encyclopedia

Simulation is the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time. The act of simulating something first requires that a model be developed; this model represents the key characteristics or behaviors of the selected physical or abstract system or process. The model represents the system itself, whereas the simulation represents the operation of the system over time. Simulation is used in many contexts, such as simulation of technology for performance optimization, safety engineering, testing, training, education, and video games. Training simulators include flight simulators for training aircraft pilots to provide them with a lifelike experience. Simulation is also used with scientific modelling of natural systems or human systems to gain insight into their functioning. Simulation can be used to show the eventual real effects of alternative conditions and courses of action. Simulation is also used when the real system cannot be engaged, because it may not be accessible, or it may be dangerous or unacceptable to engage, or it is being designed but not yet built, or it may simply not exist. Key issues in simulation include acquisition of valid source information about the relevant selection of key characteristics and behaviours, the use of simplifying approximations and assumptions within the simulation, and fidelity and validity of the simulation outcomes. — Wikipedia

Simulation (Encyclopædia Britannica)

Portal

Modeling & Simulation Resources (University of Baltimore)

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Preservation

Library

Melvil Decimal System # 003.3 Simulation (Library Thing)
Library of Congress Subject Heading: Simulation (Library Thing)

Library of Congress # QA76.9.C65 Computer simulation (UPenn Online Books)

WorldCat, Library of Congress, UPenn Online Books, Open Library

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Participation

Education

MERLOT: Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching
OER Commons: Open Educational Resources

Course

Computational Thinking for Modeling and Simulation (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Data Analysis: Statistical Modeling and Computation in Applications (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

Organization

International Association for Mathematics and Computers in Simulation
The Society for Modeling and Simulation International
ACM Special Interest Group on Simulation (ACM SIGSIM)

News

Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (International Association for Mathematics and Computers in Simulation)
Simulation: Transactions of the Society for Modeling and Simulation International

Government

Document

Simulation (USA.gov)

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Related

Here are links to pages about closely related subjects.

Media

Function	Communications	Computation	Storage	Creation	Simulation
Analog	Mail	Device	Paper	Type, Print	Automaton
Electronic	Network	Calculator	Tape	Record	Elektro
Digital	Internet	Computer
Hardware	Modem	Microprocessor	Memory	Peripheral	Robot, XR
Software	Service (Web)	Program (OS, SS)	Database	Application	AI, VW

Format Multimedia (Video, Animation) Image (Object) Scent, Flavor, Audio (Text) Haptic, “Other“

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Notes

1.   The resources on this page are are organized by a classification scheme developed exclusively for Cosma.