Eberlein, Robert L., "Full Feedback Parameter Estimation", 1986
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The determination of parameters within a system dynamics model isan important part of the model development and validation process. There are, however, very few useful tools available for working on this. The primary reason for this lack of tools has been the difficulty of applying the theory that has been developed for full feedback estimation. Useful tools can be based upon heuristic application of much of the theory. Rules are outlined that allow the easy determination and application of filtering techniques that deal with the problem of unobservable variables. The attributes of these techniques are discussed in different settings. Application to an example serves to illustrate a number of the issues.