We propose a formulation of the subgrid-scale estimation model in which the
effects of the estimated subgrid scales on the resolved scales are obtaine
d through the truncated Navier-Stokes dynamics and the calculation of the s
ubgrid-scale stress tensor is not required. For high Reynolds number isotro
pic turbulence the model predicts the k(-5/3) spectrum with the correct val
ue of the Kolmogoroff constant. (C) 2000 American Institute of Physics. [S1
070- 6631(00)01101-6].