computational simulation
[kəm.pjuː.ˈteɪ.ʃən.əl.sɪm.juː.ˈleɪ.ʃən]
nounfemininepl: computational simulations / simulações computacionais
simulação computacional
1. The process of using a computer to model and imitate the behavior of a real-world system or process, allowing prediction of outcomes without physical experimentation
The engineers used computational simulation to test the aerodynamic properties of the new aircraft design before building a prototype.
Os engenheiros usaram simulação computacional para testar as propriedades aerodinâmicas do novo design da aeronave antes de construir um protótipo.
2. A computer-based representation of a physical, biological, or social system that enables researchers to study behavior and predict results
Climate researchers rely on computational simulation to model future weather patterns and climate change scenarios.
Pesquisadores de clima dependem de simulação computacional para modelar padrões climáticos futuros e cenários de mudança climática.
3. The use of algorithms and numerical methods to replicate complex phenomena in a controlled digital environment
Medical students practice surgical procedures through computational simulation before operating on real patients.
Estudantes de medicina praticam procedimentos cirúrgicos através de simulação computacional antes de operar em pacientes reais.
Computational simulation has become increasingly important in Brazilian universities and tech industries, particularly in engineering, medicine, and climate research. The term is standard in academic discourse and reflects Brazil's growing investment in STEM education and research. In the USA, it's widely used in Silicon Valley, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and academic research sectors.
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