Modelling and platform glossary - Dunsky Models & Tools

Use these terms to distinguish Dunsky models from the tools used to run them.

Term	Meaning in this documentation
Model	Calculation methodology and its software implementation
Package	Installable code, such as a Python model package in `packages`
Repository	Version-controlled source project, potentially containing several packages
Platform	Web application at models.dunsky.com
Run	One execution using a model, inputs, and configuration
Scenario	A set of assumptions or adjustments selected for analysis
Study	A configured context for guided client exploration
Baseline	Reference run associated with a guided study
Input	Data or configuration supplied to a model
Output	Files or results produced by a run
Production	Platform environment intended for normal use
Development	Separate environment used for development and validation

Acronyms

DER refers to distributed energy resources; DR refers to demand response; EV refers to electric vehicles. DERP, EVA, HEAT, SAM, eFleet, and LDM identify models or modules with their own scope and documentation. Definitions and units inside an individual model’s methodology take precedence over broad glossary descriptions. See the model catalogue and repository directory.

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