Title :
The Approximation Tower in Computational Science: Why Testing Scientific Software Is Difficult
Author_Institution :
Centre de Biophys. Mol. in Orleans, Orleans, France
Abstract :
Numerical solutions of mathematical equations in scientific models are the result of several approximation steps. Konrad Hinsen uses a simulation of the solar system as an example for illustrating these approximations and explaining their role in the difficult problem of testing scientific software.
Keywords :
natural sciences computing; program testing; computational science; mathematical equations; scientific models; scientific software testing; solar system simulation; Approximation methods; Mathematical model; Scientific computing; Software testing; Solar system; scientific computing; scientific programming; software; testing;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2015.75
