Multi-platform data collection

Multi-platform data collection

Introduction In the aerospace industry, there are two types of data: (1) synthetic data (e.g., models and simulations) or (2) experiments. Each has their own associated costs; while modeling and simulation require high-performance computers, graphical processing units...
Numerical optimization

Numerical optimization

In our last discussion, we took a look at linear regressions using a marketing example centered around monthly sales. In addition to being able to fit our previous data sales, we’d also backed out a linear fit (with [math] r^2 = 0.965 [/math] that we could use...
Gaseous plume evolution

Gaseous plume evolution

Introduction    Our blog post on synthetic scene generation discussed the power of modeling realistic objects like terrain and vehicles,  applying material attribution, using the objects within a scene to simulate physics of a highly specific scenario. A second blog...
Background estimation

Background estimation

Introduction    Think back to the last time you watched a movie where you found yourself more intrigued by the scene’s background than the subjects of the movie. Maybe it was a walking scene from Lord of the Rings or maybe you’re counting the number of...
Synthetic scene generation

Synthetic scene generation

Introduction    Although not explicitly discussed, a previous blog on detonation modeling made use of multiple software packages to explore optical effects manifested by the strong pressure (P) and temperature (T) profiles of explosion shockwaves. Specifically, the...