SD2 Challenge Problem Integrator (TA5)
Abstract
Engineers regularly use high-fidelity simulations to create robust designs in complex domains such as aeronautics, automobiles, and integrated circuits. In contrast, robust design remains elusive in domains such as synthetic biology, neuro-computation, and polymer chemistry due to the lack of high-fidelity models. DARPA's Synergistic Discovery and Design (SD2) program sought to develop tools to enable robust design despite the lack of complete scientific models. The performers in this program applied capabilities in the sciences to improve models (TA1), engineering expertise to enhance design (TA2), experimentation and testing to evaluate models and designs (TA3), and computer science (TA4) to enable collaborative research and development. The performers selected for SD2 were among the most capable in the world. However, capability alone is insufficient. DARPA retained Aptima as the prime for its Challenge Integration and System Evolution Oversight tasks (TA5) to ensure that SD2 performers addressed productive challenges, discovered and exploited fruitful methods, and collaborated deeply and productively within and across teams. To achieve each of these three goals, Aptima developed novel and effective methods, measures, and models of scientific productivity and team science. Altima's work and products, reported here, enhanced the scientific and engineering achievement of SD2, helped establish an enduring Open Science community and toolset, and produced new methods based in Aptima's Team Vitals technology for managing scientific and engineering enterprises.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 13, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1179940
Entities
People
- Drew A. Leins
- Jared Freeman
- John Colonna Romano
- Matt Wood
- Sterling Wiggins
Organizations
- Aptima (United States)