As threats to national security evolve and increase in sophistication, electronic technology is advancing to detect and mitigate these threats. Physics-based simulation is a key enabling design tool for developing innovative robust electronic detection systems. In addition, the impact of using simulation tools on project cost and schedule is directly aligned with design for affordability initiatives. Learn more about the role of physics-based simulation and the importance of multi-physics capabilities for the design of robust electronic systems. For more information, register for the webinar "Multi-Physics Simulation and the Development of Affordable Robust Electronic Technology for National Security Applications." http://bit.ly/17gp9eB

1. Multiphysics Simulation and the Development of Affordable Robust Electronic
Technology for National Security Applications
With a Perspective from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Robert Harwood, Ph.D
Aerospace and Defense Industry Director
ANSYS, Inc
Robert.harwood@ansys.com
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2. Aerospace and Defense Industry Trends are Driving the
Proliferation of Diverse Electrical and Electronic
Systems
Rising Fuel
Cost and
Environmental
Regulation
Geopolitical
Drivers
More electric aircraft systems
Size weight and power
management
More capable and autonomous
unmanned systems
Advanced sensors and
communications
Warfare
Evolution
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Stealth and counter electronic
warfare systems
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3. Defense and National Security Relies on Advanced Electronic Systems
for Intelligence, Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) and Detection – but
They Must be Affordable
Geopolitical
Drivers
Preventing the
proliferation of
weapons of mass
destruction
Border and transit
security
Warfare
Evolution
Fiscal
Constraint
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Treaty verification
Non invasive
measurement
Affordability
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Robust, Accurate yet
Affordable Electronic
Systems

4. Simulation Based Engineering Plays a Critical Role In Delivering
Robust, Accurate and Affordable Electrical and Electronic Systems
Staff Training
and
Certification
CAE
Configuration
and Model
Management
Simulation
Data Mgmt
and Supplier
Integration
Comprehensive
Multiphysics
HPC Scale-Up
and
Hardware
Optimization
Robust
Design
Optimization
Collaborative
Simulation
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5. The Rapidly Changing Threats to National Security Demand Electronic
Systems that can Adapt Just as Rapidly. Multiphysics Simulation Based
Engineering Is a Key Enabling Product Development Technology.
Mark Jones, Senior Research Engineer at Pacific Northwest
National Laboratory explains:
“Multiphyics simulations are being used to develop
solutions which prevent acts of terrorism and the
proliferation of weapons of mass destruction”
“…applications include millimeter-wave body scanners for
security screening portals, large scale eddy current coils for
nuclear treaty verification and ultrasonic inspection systems
for non-invasive volumetric interrogation…”
To hear Mark talk on these topics,
register for the free online webinar
click here
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6. The Same Design Principles Can Be Used in a Number of Other
Industry Sectors, For Example Healthcare
Multiphsyics simulation based engineering can be used to
study the impact of a cell phone on the head
Multiphsyics simulation based engineering can be used to
develop better medical diagnostic scanners
If you would like to read more on these topics you can download more detailed
case studies at the links below:
Electromagnetics in Medicine:
Electromagnetic and thermal simulations find use in medical applications
http://www.ansys.com/staticassets/ANSYS/staticassets/resourcelibrary/techbrief/ab-modelingspecific-absorption-rate-smartphone.pdf
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7. Conclusions
Aerospace and Defense must deliver more advanced electronics
systems faster and at lower cost than ever before
National security applications demand robust, accurate yet
affordable systems
Multiphsyics simulation based engineering is a critical enabler
of robust and accurate design and the same design
approach can be adopted across industry sectors
ANSYS can work with you to help understand how to optimize
the use of simulation based engineering for robust
electronic systems
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8. Further information:
Connect with me on LinkedIn: Robert Harwood
http://www.linkedin.com/in/robharwood1
E-mail me directly: Robert.Harwood@ANSYS.com
Explore our solutions for electronic simulation: www.ansys.com/Products
Follow us on social media: www.ansys.com/Social@ANSYS
Watch out for webinars supporting robust electronic system design:
www.ansys.com/About+ANSYS/Events
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