This paper presents the architecture of a special-purpose multiprocessor system, which we call the Broadcast Cube System (BCS), for solving non-linear Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). The BCS has the following important features: (a) Being based on the conceptually simple bus...

A spatial simulation of within-reef movement and activity of the crown-of-thorns starfish provides a tool with which to test hypotheses about the nature of outbreaks. Factors determining whether an outbreak destroys a reef or not include the initial number of starfish, their movement rates, and...

The sediment of Lake Parramatta, Sydney, contains complex laminations interspersed between massive sediment layers of known age. This paper describes a simulation of sedimentary process, based on climatic data, that allows the accurate dating of these laminated sediments. Detailed chronologies...

Computer simulations have played a major role in the engineering development of an innovative Regenerative Braking, Storage and Propulsion System for a Brisbane City Council public transport bus. The simulations were used to study and analyse the design and operation of various conceptual...

A method of finding an approximate solution to a system of nonlinear equations by Monte Carlo simulation will be described. The procedure is conceptually simple and easy for computer programming. The shortcomings of the method will also be discussed.

The concept of a spectrum of mathematical modelling covering varying degrees of inductive versus deductive modelling is used to characterise a range of studies of the global carbon cycle. Low resolution carbon cycle models are considered as examples of models from the middle of the spectrum. It...

The dynamical behaviour of electrical machines can be investigated by purely digital simulation methods. However, if the machines are loaded or driven by power electronics(eg rectifier bridges) a full hybrid approach has many advantages. This article describes how electrical machines which...

The objective of this study is to develop models of the controller mechanism of the human temperature regulating system in a water environment . Both univariate and transfer function models are developed for metabolic heat production, and a mean squared error criterion is used to compare the...