Modeling Methodology

This is a high level guide to numerical modeling. It is provided to acclimate the new user to conceptualizing the modeling process, with discussion of specific considerations that may impact model design and program performance.

• General Approach
• General Solution Procedure, Illustrated
• 2D vs. 3D Models
• Modeling Data-Limited Systems
• Modeling Chaotic Systems
• Localization, Physical Instability, and Path-Dependence
• Code-Specific Considerations
  • 2D vs. 3D models in PFC
  • Particle Shape in PFC
• References