Glossary#

The following terms describe both the features and functionality of the idmtools software, as well as information relevant to using idmtools.

analyzer#: Functionality that uses the MapReduce framework to process large data sets in parallel, typically on a high-performance computing (HPC) cluster. For example, if you would like to focus on specific data points from all simulations in one or more experiments then you can do this using analyzers with idmtools and plot the final output.
assets#: See asset collection.
builder#: A function and list of values with which to call that function that is used to sweep through parameter values in a simulation.
calibration#: The process of adjusting the parameters of a simulation to better match the data from a particular time and place.
entity#: Each of the interfaces or classes that are well-defined models, types, and validations for idmtools items, such as simulations, analyzers, or tasks.
experiment#: Logical grouping of simulations. This allows for managing numerous simulations as a single unit or grouping.
high-performance computing (HPC)#: The use of parallel processing for running advanced applications efficiently, reliably, and quickly.
parameter sweep#: An iterative process in which simulations are run repeatedly using different values of the parameter(s) of choice. This process enables the modeler to determine what a parameter’s “best” value or range of values.
platform#: The computing resource on which the simulation runs. See Supported platforms for more information on those that are currently supported.
simulation#: An individual run of a model. Generally, multiple simulations are run as part of an experiement.
suite#: Logical grouping of experiments. This allows for managing multiple experiments as a single unit or grouping.
task#: The individual actions that are processed for each simulation.