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Preferred term

modeling

Definition

  • [NIFSTD] The use of a mathematical or physical representation of a system or theory to test for effects that changes in system components may have on the overall functioning of the system. Adapted from http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/wx/weatherglossary2.shtml#096

Broader concept

Scope note

  • US LTER controlled vocabulary

Creator

  • herbert.schentz@umweltbundesamt.at

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/21330

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