Abstract
Simulation and computer based experimentation in general, are activities that can rapidly generate large amounts of data. The usefulness of this data depends very much on the convenience with which it can be examined, summa rized and/or tabulated. In this paper, we outline the design of a generalized Numerical Experiments Management System (NEMS) that provides a framework for managing the large amount of relevant data that are typically associated with numerical studies. This includes the management of both the parameter values that are used in the experiments and the results that are produced. The work is based on a model of the problem solving envi ronment which consists of three types of entities called solution engines, problem instances and ex periments. The system environ ment for NEMS consists of a personal computer which runs NEMS and provides the database function, and a mainframe computer which carries out the ex periments. The necessary intercon necting mechanism is assumed to be available. The organization of NEMS and its functional capabili ties are described.
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