Model Framework

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-017626",
  "term": "Model Framework",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The model framework is the system of governing equations, parameterization and data structures that make the mathematical model. It is a formal mathematical specification of the concepts and procedures of the conceptual model consisting of generalized algorithms (computer code/software) for different site or problem-specific simulations.\n\n2. The system of governing equations, parameterization, and data structures that make up the mathematical model. The model framework is a formal mathematical specification of the concepts and procedures of the conceptual model consisting of generalized algorithms (computer code/software) for different site- or problem-specific simulations (EPA 1994b).",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Modeling Glossary",
    "EPA Guidance on the Development, Evaluation and Application of Environmental Models EPA/100/K-09/003 | March 2009 at http://www.epa.gov/crem/library/cred_guidance_0309.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/model-framework/"
}