Lorenz Equations: Explaining Apparent Unpredictability

Nusc · Mar 11, 2010

It's not clear to me why the Lorenz model shows us that the apparent unpredictability of turbulent fluid dynamics is deterministic.

Can anyone explain?

Eynstone · Mar 17, 2010

The Lorenz model uses deterministic equations & is, therefore, deterministic. It's the differential equations which show chaotic behaviour.You might want to read more :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenz_attractor

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