Black Box Model

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Black Box Model

Any system into which one inputs information and receives output based on an algorithm the system uses. It is called a black box because one need not understand how a model works in order to use it.

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The nonlinear large-signal scattering parameters, which are based on the black box model in frequency-domain, are used to describe the characteristics of nonlinear devices or circuits [26].

Analysis of electromagnetic field coupling to microstrip line connected with nonlinear components

There was very little difference between the results for the open box model and the black box model.

The development of simplified rack boundary conditions for numerical data center models

The Realization-Independent Testing Based on the Black Box Models // Informatica.

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Clearly, the 6-parameter model can not capture the cytotoxicity of As (III), and its performance is worse than that of the black box model shown in Figure 5.

Dynamic modelling and prediction of cytotoxicity on microelectronic cell sensor array

So, a black box model is again an appropriate choice for predicting TTL for an individual subject.

Heat tolerance limits for subjects exercising in heavy clothing

Gray box models are a combination of white box models and black box models.

Modular Fault Diagnosis System for Engine Test Bed Measurements

Conversely, black box models such as artificial neural network (ANN) and fuzzy logic models are data-driven.