Computational model

A computer model is a mathematical model that can be analyzed due to its complexity and / or the high number of degrees of freedom with only one computer. Evaluation usually means doing the calculation of an approximate solution using numerical methods ( computer simulation), however, they may also be the graphical representation (visualization) of a complex system, for example in architecture ( virtual building model, see computer models). For the evaluation of computer models, there are already different simulation software such as OpenFOAM for continuum mechanics problems.

Most of the computer models capture both aspects of the analysis and visualization: firstly, not only the mathematical relationships complex, but also the results of the simulation are require aid from the computer graphics. For other simulation software in computer models, which were originally used for the graphical representation, often incorporated; so are eg on building models in architecture more and more building simulations carried out ( computation of static and dynamic loading situations, mass identification, exposure situation).

Well-known and important examples are:

• Atmospheric models as the basis of weather forecasts
• Climate models to predict climate change
• Agent-based models for the simulation of social interactions in artificial intelligence

• Numerical Mathematics
• Applied computer science
• Systems Engineering