Creating and Using Virtual Prototyping Software: Principles and Practices

Chapter 2

The Computing Ecosystem

Chapter 1 discussed the value of virtual prototypes in product development and scientific research. This chapter focuses on the ecosystem required to support this paradigm.

2.0 Introduction

Chapter 1 described the potential for virtual prototypes and digital surrogates to revolutionize product development and scientific research. Realizing this potential requires developing and operating a stable and secure computing ecosystem. Figure 2.1 and Table 2.1 describe the six major components of this ecosystem. Each component is highly complex and employs state-of-the-art technologies. Success requires that all six components work as an integrated system. Table 2.1 lists the three components—computers, networks, and ...