Simulation Methods for Digital Twins
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Established in 2022, our newest department Simulation Methods for Digital Twins concentrates on the seamless integration of cutting-edge numerical methods and simulation techniques into digital twins designed for critical infrastructures.
Leveraging simulation methods, our primary objective is to enhance our capacity to analyze and predict external factors such as extreme weather events, natural disasters, criminal activities, terrorism, material fatigue, and aging.
Our research focuses on four key areas:
- High-resolution simulation methods facilitate in-depth analyses of dynamic system behavior and potential impairments to critical technical infrastructures during crisis situations.
- Virtual sensing techniques and optimal sensor placement maximize the efficiency of available sensor data collected from real technical infrastructures.
- Model reduction methods and multi-fidelity simulation techniques address the challenge of modeling complexity in real technical infrastructures.
- Physics-informed machine learning methods enable the integration of modeling and simulation modules into a practical predictive tool for critical system changes with near real-time capability.
Moreover, our department plays a pivotal role in advancing the institute's internal Digital Twin platform solution by incorporating all emerging developments as independent software modules. We are actively engaged in scientific software development, high-performance computing (HPC), and simulation technology.
Currently, we are involved in various projects, including PhySimTwin. In this research initiative, we are applying mathematical concepts and numerical methods to specific critical infrastructure protection use cases for the first time. Collaborating extensively with universities, industry, and other partners, our projects are characterized by a collaborative approach.
Discover our latest publications in the dedicated section on our website.
Our department collaborates closely with the University of the Bundeswehr Munich and the Center for Digitalisation and Technology Research (dtec.bw) at its Munich/Neubiberg site. Thanks to this synergistic partnership and the dual-use nature of our technologies, we not only safeguard civil infrastructures but also provide innovative solutions for military infrastructures.