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Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "Modeling and simulation (M&S) is getting information about how something will behave without actually testing it in real life. For instance, to determine which type of spoiler would improve traction the most while designing a race car, a computer simulation of the car could be used to estimate the effect of different spoiler shapes on the coefficient of friction in a turn. Useful insights about different decisions in the design could be gleaned without actually building the car.More generally, M&S refers to using models, including emulators, prototypes and simulators, either statically or over time, to develop data as a basis for making managerial or technical decisions. The terms \"modeling\" and \"simulation\" are often used interchangeably.The use of M&S within engineering is well recognized. Simulation technology belongs to the tool set of engineers of all application domains and has been included in the body of knowledge of engineering management. M&S has already helped to reduce costs, increase the quality of products and systems, and document and archive lessons learned.M&S is a discipline on its own. Its many application domains often lead to the assumption that M&S is pure application. This is not the case and needs to be recognized by engineering management experts who want to use M&S. To ensure that the results of simulation are applicable to the real world, the engineering manager must understand the assumptions, conceptualizations, and implementation constraints of this emerging field."@en }

• Modeling_and_simulation abstract "Modeling and simulation (M&S) is getting information about how something will behave without actually testing it in real life. For instance, to determine which type of spoiler would improve traction the most while designing a race car, a computer simulation of the car could be used to estimate the effect of different spoiler shapes on the coefficient of friction in a turn. Useful insights about different decisions in the design could be gleaned without actually building the car.More generally, M&S refers to using models, including emulators, prototypes and simulators, either statically or over time, to develop data as a basis for making managerial or technical decisions. The terms \"modeling\" and \"simulation\" are often used interchangeably.The use of M&S within engineering is well recognized. Simulation technology belongs to the tool set of engineers of all application domains and has been included in the body of knowledge of engineering management. M&S has already helped to reduce costs, increase the quality of products and systems, and document and archive lessons learned.M&S is a discipline on its own. Its many application domains often lead to the assumption that M&S is pure application. This is not the case and needs to be recognized by engineering management experts who want to use M&S. To ensure that the results of simulation are applicable to the real world, the engineering manager must understand the assumptions, conceptualizations, and implementation constraints of this emerging field.".