Creating and Using Virtual Prototyping Software: Principles and Practices

To reduce time-to-market, costs, and risks while producing higher-quality products, advanced software for rapidly creating and analyzing virtual prototypes is being used. This requires a deep understanding of physics-based digital engineering and high-performance computing, as well as unique organizational and management skills. Douglass Post and Richard Kendall's book provides a roadmap for planning, organizing, managing, and navigating complex organizations to successful delivery, with detailed descriptions of each step in the process. It also covers the essentials of computational engineering and science and the pivotal role of virtual prototyping, helping readers to plan and manage the shift from physical to virtual prototyping, establish, execute, and evolve Agile processes, understand and implement virtual prototyping tools and workflows, verify and validate prototyping systems, recruit and retain a specialized workforce, and train and support users.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2022
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)

The demand for faster time-to-market, reduced costs, and increased product quality has driven advanced research and development (R&D) organizations to adopt advanced software solutions for rapidly creating and analyzing virtual prototypes. These virtual prototypes accurately predict the performance and behavior of complex systems, enabling organizations to make informed decisions and optimize their products. However, the development, deployment, and sustenance of high-performance virtual prototyping require a deep understanding of physics-based digital engineering, high-performance computing, and unique organizational and management skills.

In their book, "Develop, Deploy, and Sustain High-Performance Virtual Prototyping for Advanced R&D Organizations," Douglass Post and Richard Kendall bring together the knowledge and expertise required to build, deploy, and sustain these specialized applications. The book is based on a detailed case study conducted at the U.S. Department of Defense's Computational Research and Engineering Acquisition Tools and Environments (CREATE) program, which developed eleven of the field's most advanced software tools.

The book provides a comprehensive roadmap for planning, organizing, managing, and navigating complex organizations to successful delivery. It covers various aspects of virtual prototyping, including the paradigm shift from physical to virtual prototyping, the establishment of Agile processes for developing virtual prototypes, and the evolution of virtual prototyping technologies. The authors offer detailed descriptions of each step in the process, with clear rationales and concrete examples, to help readers understand and apply the concepts effectively.

In addition to the technical content, the book includes detailed references, a convenient glossary, and a bibliography to further enhance readers' understanding. Sidebars on overcoming real-world challenges provide practical insights and tips for implementing virtual prototyping in R&D organizations.

Overall, "Develop, Deploy, and Sustain High-Performance Virtual Prototyping for Advanced R&D Organizations" is a valuable resource for engineers, scientists, developers, and managers who want to leverage virtual prototyping to improve their R&D processes and achieve competitive advantage. The book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to building, deploying, and sustaining high-performance virtual prototyping, covering the essential concepts, technologies, and best practices.

Weight: 568g
Dimension: 176 x 231 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780136566939