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This document provides guidelines for preparing documentation for computer models. Recommended structures for four types of manuals providing audiences (managers, users, analysts, and programmers) is presented. This document specifies the content of sections and subsections for each type of manual. Manuals prepared using these guidelines will enable persons interested in a model to understand the capabilities and limitations of that model.
Martin, R.
(1981),
Computer Model Documentation Guide, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
(Accessed June 1, 2023)