Similitude

The theory and art of predicting prototype performance from scale model observations.

prediction
similitudes
propotype performance

knowledge

occupation-specific

Similitude is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Recreation model maker: Recreation model makers design and construct recreation scale models from various materials such as plastic, wood, wax and metals, mostly by hand.

Similitude is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Similitude – ESCO