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Simulation

A simulation is an imitative representation of a process or system that could exist in the real world. In this broad sense, simulation can often be used interchangeably with model.

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Simulation

Nodes259
Edges258
Triples342
Avg. degree1.99
Density0.007722
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Simulation

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related to Output hardware · 27
Simulation → Aural, CAVE, Conventional, End, Field, Haptic, Head-mounted, HMDs, However, If, Motion, Naturally, Several, Slower, Special, Stationary, Stereo, Tactile, The, There
related to Disaster preparedness · 16
Simulation → Advancement, As, CADE, Center, Chicago, Developed, Disaster, Distance Education, Illinois, Net, News-Medical, One, Simulations, The, UIC, University
related to Input hardware · 16
Simulation → Alternatively, Body, Capture, Eye, For, High, In, Internal, Omnidirectional, Physical, The, There, This, Users, Voice, Voice/sound
related to Space shuttle countdown · 16
Simulation → Ground Support Equipment, GSE, Kennedy Space Center, KSC, Phase Simulation, RS-25, S0044, Shuttle, Shuttle Final Countdown Phase, Some, Space Shuttle, The, The Shuttle Final Countdown, The Space Shuttle, This, To
see also · 16
Simulation → Approach, Carlo, Computer, Computer-simulated, Concept, Experiential, Experiment, Hypothesis, Latin, Mathematical, Programming, Simulating, Technology, Tool, Type, Virtual
related to Ergonomics · 14
Simulation → Cycle, DHMs, Digital Human Models, Ergonomic, Ergonomics, IK, In, Most, NIOSH, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment, RULA, Software, Some, The
related to Engineering, technology, and processes · 13
Simulation → Contrast, For, In, It, Mimic, Most, Operator Training Simulator, OTS, Physical, Similarly, Simulators, There, This
related to Christmas · 12
Simulation → An, Another, Due, Google Santa Tracker, Microsoft, NORAD Tracks Santa, Santa, Santa Claus, Santa's, Several Christmas-themed, Websites, Windows Live Spaces
related to Sports · 11
Simulation → Accuscore, Companies, ESPN, In, It, Many, StatFox, The, They, What If Sports, With
related to In education and training · 10
Simulation → In, It, Logo, Normally, Often, Papert, Seymour Papert, Simulations, The, They

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used simulations system use training systems computer also models virtual may real user simulator environment simulators often using example model

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Simulationis aimitative representation of a process or system that could exist in the real world0.90text
Simulationis aspecial kind of physical simulation0.90text
Simulationis asimulation where some variable or process is subject to random variations and is projected using Monte Carlo techniques using pseudo-random numbers0.90text
Simulationis asimulation which is not stochastic0.90text
Simulationis asimulation running on a single workstation by itself.A .mw-parser-output .vanchor0.90text
Simulationis arelation between state transition systems0.90text
Simulationis acategory of simulation that uses simulation equipment to create a simulated world for the user0.90text
Simulationis avirtual simulation where real people interact with simulated Space Shuttle vehicle and Ground Support Equipment0.90text
Simulationis asame control room where real launch countdown operations are executed0.90text
instrument panels in virtual aircraft cockpits provides users with actual controls to raise the level of immersioninstance oftactile feedback from physical controllers is highly desirable in a number of simulation environments.Omnidirectional treadmills can be used to capture the users locomotion as t…0.80text
braininstance oflapel microphones or the room may be equipped with strategically located microphones.Research into user input systemsSystems0.80text
inflatable bladdersinstance ofThis type of output is sometimes referred to as force feedback.Tactile tile displays use different types of actuators0.80text

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