An analogue computer represents data continuously, as opposed to digital computers which represent data as abruptly changing binary zero and one states.Representing data in a continuous way enables analogue computers to model certain natural events ones that occur in a kind of unpredictable sequence called a chaotic time series better than a digital computer.How to make predictions To understand how we can use a reservoir computer to make predictions, imagine you have a record of daily rainfall for the past year and a bucket full of water near you.