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VIRTUAL
ENGINEERING

Simulation and Visualization
Modeling, simulation
Modeling, simulation, and visualization enable complex system understanding and visualization will
that help us anticipate and verify solutions and their cost before building them. As become more inte-
systems become more complex, understanding their emergent behavior due to grated and powerful to
increasingly complex software, extreme physical environments, net-centricity, and cope with the systems
human interactions becomes essential for successful systems development. challenges in 2025.

Integrated Model-based Approaches

DARPA’s Adaptive
Model-based Systems Engineering will become the “norm” for systems engineer- Vehicle Make program
ing execution, with specific focus placed on integrated modeling environments. is setting the vision for
These systems models go “beyond the boxes”, incorporating geometric, produc- the future of an
tion and operational views. Integrated models reduce inconsistencies, enable integrated, model-
automation and support early and continual verification by analysis. based tool chain.

Transforming Virtual Model to Reality

A shift towards an integrated, digital engineering environment enables rapid trans-
formation of concepts and designs to physical prototypes through the application
of additive manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printers. This capability enables
engineers to rapidly and continually assess and update their designs prior to commit-
ting costs to production hardware. The Boeing 777 virtual design process establishes
a point of departure for the future of highly integrated, virtual design and produc-
tion. Systems engineering practices will leverage this capability to rapidly assess
alternative designs in terms of their form, fit and function.

Digital printing and
related technologies
enable rapid iterations
from concept to hard-
ware prototype and
even production.

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