A representation of a system or process created on a computer, to assist calculations and predictions.
the software uses a computer model to forecast insect densities
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Based on the data now being collected, he hopes to construct a computer model of the buildings and how they fell.
We will build computer models and run simulations.
He developed a computer model that can estimate the cost per gallon of ethanol if a new process were used to produce it.
Meteorologists employ computer models to predict the path of storms.
He devised a computer model and used it to match musical notes to brain patterns.
The studies will provide detailed information to check the accuracy of computer models used for the national assessment.
They are using the temperature data collected from aircraft to develop a computer model to predict patterns of evaporation.
There are some areas where real experiments are still very important and can't be replaced with computer models.
The scientists at this lab are experts in computer models.
These detailed computer models help us determine how soil erosion and sediment loading change over time.
Derivatives
computer modelling
noun
I have done some computer modelling looking at capacity, mass of water and so on.
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The researchers used computer modelling to analyse the effect of different trade, aid and agricultural policies to prepare a forecast for the next 20 years.
It used computer modelling to predict how floods might spread.
Computer modelling showed how air currents move through the building.
Enough equilibrium and kinetic data are now available to allow limited computer modelling of geological systems.