Advanced Tools for Modeling and Simulation
Abstract
The Advanced Tools for Modeling and Simulation thrust developed foundational mathematical, computational, and multi-physics theories, approaches, and tools to better represent, quantify, and model complex DoD systems from multimodal data analysis through part/system design and fabrication. One focus area of this thrust was developing a unified mathematical framework to enable better visualization and analysis of massive, complex data sets. Rigorous mathematical theories were also developed to address uncertainty in the modeling and design of complex multi-scale physical and engineering systems, incorporating capabilities to handle noisy data and model uncertainty that were well beyond the scope of capabilities that existed at the time. Other work in this thrust focused on developing the mathematical and computational tools required to generate and better manage the enormous complexity of design, ultimately allowing designers to more easily discover non-intuitive (yet realizable) designs that fully leverage new materials and advanced manufacturing approaches now available. Outcomes from this thrust improved the speed and accuracy of modeling and simulation, as well as enabled management of complexity across DoD devices, parts, and systems. Another focus area of this thrust was multi-physics models for predicting behavior and non-intuitive failure pathways for complex, dynamic physical systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 7070e05cc5dcbbfefa72d4a8b909553f