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Fundamentals of Simulation Modeling in the Hydrologic Sciences:
Introduction
Alejandro Flores, Ph.D.Fall 2010
What is a model?
A model is a mathematical abstraction of reality: Requires simplification of processes Often draw analogies between processes and
existing mathematical methods and formulae Often requires “parameterization”
A model is nothing more than a set of equations that collectively represent one or more hypothesis/hypotheses
What is a model?
A model is NOT… A perfect representation of reality (although
sometime it’s convenient to assume it to be) A substitute for observation
So, then…
What do all these models have in common?
How do they differ? What is the purpose of each? Who is the audience? What is the balance between simplicity and fidelity?