Chapter 8

High speed computing using multiple processors

Mathematical representation of the real world using computer software.

In spreadsheets, reference to a range of continuous cells

The use of a system within a virtual machine

The fastest computers available, capable of performing trillions of calculations per second

A technique used to model airflow in computer models.  Computational Fluid Dynamics

Built in features of spreadsheet software for performing common calculations

Simulator hardware and software used to train pilots

Feature of spreadsheet and database software to retrieve data from other fields

Spreadsheet tool used to determine the required values to meet a certain goal

Often, Made during the construction of a computer model, as part of the simplification process.

Feature of database and spread   sheet software to retrieve data from other fields

In a spreadsheet, a cell reference which does not change when moved>

In spreadsheets, a combination of row number & column letter to refer to a single cell

Computer model used to predict possible future climate change

Computer model used to predict possible future climate change on a global scale.

Hardware device which can move in many directions to increase the realism of simulators

Output of a computer model

Use of old answers (right or wrong) to improve the decision making process next time.

In spreadsheets, the properties of a cell such as its color, font, and cell type.

Use of multiple separate computers working together on a common task

A single computer with multiple processors  working on a task.

The computer uses this to create a representation of the real world.

High speed computing using multiple processors simultaneously 

Difference between a computer model's representation of a process and a real life process

In a spreadsheet, a cell reference which updates when moved

Based on computer models, gives people experience of events such as flying a plane

In spreadsheets, a combination of cell references and mathematical operations

Used to predict the results of car crashes

Components of a computer model which can be altered to vary the output

Use of models or expert systems to aid business decision making processes 

Use of Multiple separate computers working together on a common task.