Computer Studies·Industrial & scientific uses · NSSCO 2.1.3
Weather forecasting, CAD, simulation & virtual reality
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Computers do jobs that would be too slow, too costly or too dangerous for people alone. In this lesson we see how they forecast the weather, design objects with CAD, run simulations for training and build virtual worlds. Everyday Namibian examples make each use easy to picture.
What you'll learn in this lesson
By the end you should be able to (NSSCO Computer Studies 2.1.3):
- Describe the use of computer systems in weather forecasting, focusing on: methods of gathering and processing data, how information is transmitted, predictions based on new and existing data
- Describe the purpose of computer-aided design (CAD) focusing on the features available within the application such as: library of ready-made symbols or shapes, modify shapes of an object, test robustness of a design, rotating and viewing an object in 3-dimension
- Describe simulation and modelling application software explaining: the need of simulators for training, hardware used as simulators, why modelling is done, how data is gathered for a model, how predictions are made, how to apply a model in a real-life situation
- Describe the use of virtual reality focusing on: safety purposes in hazardous situations, entertainment, commercial purposes (property market, online shopping), training
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