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Hardware must support the  processing, storage and memory needs of a simulation. Some simulations can become markedly complex.


Software must be able to represent and process mathematical rules and process those rules under different programmed conditions.  
= Simulation Setup: Hardware and Software Requirements =
In general, a computer must have adequate CPU, memory, and graphics cards (to process visual information).
 
== Hardware Requirements ==
* '''Processor (CPU):''' High-performance CPU (e.g., Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7) for complex calculations.
* '''Graphics Processing Unit (GPU):''' Dedicated GPU (e.g., NVIDIA or AMD Radeon) for simulations requiring graphical rendering or parallel processing.
* '''Memory (RAM):''' Minimum 8GB RAM, recommended 16GB or higher for larger simulations.
* '''Storage:''' SSD (Solid State Drive) for faster data access and storage. Capacity dependent on the size of the simulation data.
* '''Networking:''' High-speed internet connection for simulations that require cloud computing resources or real-time data feeds.
* '''Cooling System:''' Efficient cooling system to prevent overheating during intensive computational tasks.
 
== Software Requirements ==
* '''Operating System:''' Modern OS like Windows, Linux, or macOS.
* '''Simulation Software:'''
** For physics-based simulations: Software like ANSYS, SolidWorks, or MATLAB.
** For environmental and geographical simulations: GIS software like ArcGIS or QGIS.
** For AI and machine learning simulations: Python with libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
* '''Data Analysis Tools:''' Software for analyzing results, such as Python with Pandas, R, or Excel.
* '''Visualization Software:''' Tools like Tableau, Gephi, or Python libraries (Matplotlib, Seaborn) for data visualization.
* '''Code Editors and IDEs:''' Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, or Eclipse for software development and scripting.
* '''Version Control:''' Git and platforms like GitHub or GitLab for code versioning and collaboration.
* '''Cloud Computing Services (Optional):''' AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure for access to additional computational resources.
 
== Additional Considerations ==
* '''Backup Solutions:''' Regular backup strategy for data safety (e.g., external hard drives, cloud storage services).
* '''Security Software:''' Antivirus and firewall to protect the simulation data and computing resources.
* '''Power Supply:''' Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to prevent data loss during power outages.


== Standards ==
== Standards ==

Latest revision as of 15:40, 15 November 2023

Modeling & Simulation[1]


Simulation Setup: Hardware and Software Requirements[edit]

Hardware Requirements[edit]

  • Processor (CPU): High-performance CPU (e.g., Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7) for complex calculations.
  • Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): Dedicated GPU (e.g., NVIDIA or AMD Radeon) for simulations requiring graphical rendering or parallel processing.
  • Memory (RAM): Minimum 8GB RAM, recommended 16GB or higher for larger simulations.
  • Storage: SSD (Solid State Drive) for faster data access and storage. Capacity dependent on the size of the simulation data.
  • Networking: High-speed internet connection for simulations that require cloud computing resources or real-time data feeds.
  • Cooling System: Efficient cooling system to prevent overheating during intensive computational tasks.

Software Requirements[edit]

  • Operating System: Modern OS like Windows, Linux, or macOS.
  • Simulation Software:
    • For physics-based simulations: Software like ANSYS, SolidWorks, or MATLAB.
    • For environmental and geographical simulations: GIS software like ArcGIS or QGIS.
    • For AI and machine learning simulations: Python with libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
  • Data Analysis Tools: Software for analyzing results, such as Python with Pandas, R, or Excel.
  • Visualization Software: Tools like Tableau, Gephi, or Python libraries (Matplotlib, Seaborn) for data visualization.
  • Code Editors and IDEs: Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, or Eclipse for software development and scripting.
  • Version Control: Git and platforms like GitHub or GitLab for code versioning and collaboration.
  • Cloud Computing Services (Optional): AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure for access to additional computational resources.

Additional Considerations[edit]

  • Backup Solutions: Regular backup strategy for data safety (e.g., external hard drives, cloud storage services).
  • Security Software: Antivirus and firewall to protect the simulation data and computing resources.
  • Power Supply: Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to prevent data loss during power outages.

Standards[edit]

  • Outline the software and hardware required for a simulation.

References[edit]

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