Simulation123
Encyclopedia
Simulation123 is a not-for-profit global group to support simulation
enthusiasts. Developed by Dr. James Byrne and Dr. Paul Liston from the University of Limerick
in Ireland
as an academic exercise, it is a centralised web-space where users can meet to discuss anything related to simulation. It is one of the first web applications to exploit Web 2.0
to support simulation
.
technology. Founded in 2007, membership will always be free. Currently there are over one thousand members within this group (over 400 on the simulation123 site, and over 800 through the associated LinkedIn
group). Members are welcome and encouraged to discuss, share, collaborate and seek support for any topics relating to simulation
, such as news, events and both open-source and commercial software.
Simulation
Simulation is the imitation of some real thing available, state of affairs, or process. The act of simulating something generally entails representing certain key characteristics or behaviours of a selected physical or abstract system....
enthusiasts. Developed by Dr. James Byrne and Dr. Paul Liston from the University of Limerick
University of Limerick
The University of Limerick is a university in Ireland near the city of Limerick on the island's west coast. It was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and became a university by statute in 1989 in accordance with the University of Limerick Act 1989...
in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
as an academic exercise, it is a centralised web-space where users can meet to discuss anything related to simulation. It is one of the first web applications to exploit Web 2.0
Web 2.0
The term Web 2.0 is associated with web applications that facilitate participatory information sharing, interoperability, user-centered design, and collaboration on the World Wide Web...
to support simulation
Simulation
Simulation is the imitation of some real thing available, state of affairs, or process. The act of simulating something generally entails representing certain key characteristics or behaviours of a selected physical or abstract system....
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Description
Simulation123 a not-for-profit group whose goals are to provide support and education for academic researchers and users of simulationSimulation
Simulation is the imitation of some real thing available, state of affairs, or process. The act of simulating something generally entails representing certain key characteristics or behaviours of a selected physical or abstract system....
technology. Founded in 2007, membership will always be free. Currently there are over one thousand members within this group (over 400 on the simulation123 site, and over 800 through the associated LinkedIn
LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a business-related social networking site. Founded in December 2002 and launched in May 2003, it is mainly used for professional networking. , LinkedIn reports more than 120 million registered users in more than 200 countries and territories. The site is available in English, French,...
group). Members are welcome and encouraged to discuss, share, collaborate and seek support for any topics relating to simulation
Simulation
Simulation is the imitation of some real thing available, state of affairs, or process. The act of simulating something generally entails representing certain key characteristics or behaviours of a selected physical or abstract system....
, such as news, events and both open-source and commercial software.