performance efficiency
61Nash–Sutcliffe model efficiency coefficient — The Nash–Sutcliffe model efficiency coefficient is used to assess the predictive power of hydrological models. It is defined as: where Qo is observed discharge, and Qm is modeled discharge. Qot is observed discharge at time t.[1] Nash–Sutcliffe… …
62Collaborative for High Performance Schools — The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) is the United States first green building rating program especially designed for K 12 schools.[1] CHPS provides information and resources to schools in order to facilitate the construction and …
63Appliance efficiency standards — The National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 established minimum efficiency standards for major home appliances, including furnaces, central and room air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, dishwashers, and heat… …
64Required Navigation Performance — Bold textRequired Navigation Performance (RNP) is defined by ICAO as a statement of the navigation performance necessary for operation within a defined airspace . Part of a broader concept called Performance based Navigation, RNP is a method of… …
65Cost efficiency — (or cost optimality), in the context of parallel computer algorithms, refers to a measure of how effectively parallel computing can be used to solve a particular problem. A parallel algorithm is considered cost efficient if its asymptotic running …
66Supermarine Spitfire variants: specifications, performance and armament — Spitfire Role Fighter Manufacturer Supermarine Designer R. J. Mitchell First flight 5 March 1936 Introduction 1938 Retired 1955, RAF Primary user Royal Air Force …
67Coefficient of Performance — (COP) A ratio of the work or useful energy output of a system versus the amount of work or energy inputted into the system as determined by using the same energy equivalents for energy in and out. Is used as a measure of the steady state… …
68volumetric efficiency — [1] A comparison between the actual volume of fuel mixture drawn in on the intake stroke and what would be drawn in if the cylinder were to be completely filled. In practice, a normally aspirated car engine does not take in an amount of an equal… …
69Directive on the energy performance of buildings — The Directive on the energy performance of buildings (EPBD) is the Directive 2002/91/EC (EPBD, 2003)[1] of the European Parliament and Council on energy efficiency of buildings. The Directive came into force on 4 January 2003 and had to be… …
70The Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model — Overview= Health and fitness professionals sought a fitness program that employed an integrated training approach to account for deconditioned clients and multiplanar movements through the full muscle action spectrum. By incorporating multiple… …
