QinetiQ North America Technology Solutions Group knows that different types of modeling are needed at various stages in the design process, and we have the expertise to do the right analyses and simulations that always trade off complexity and accuracy versus simplicity and insight.

Dynamic Systems -- Increasingly, mechanical systems are being closely coupled to the dynamic electrical systems that power and control them. To design and build these hybrid systems at a world-class level, we have perfected techniques for the modeling and simulation of these “mechatronic” systems—modeling the combination of dynamical mechanical systems to the algorithms and electronics that control them.

Electromagnetics -- We fuse classical electric machine analysis techniques with cutting edge numerical analysis tools to obtain precise, yet insightful, analysis results. Rather than merely employing numerical analysis tools such as finite element modeling, we create custom modeling tools that give us the flexibility we need to analyze novel electric machines and machines that are difficult to analyze using standard techniques.

Thermal – We have more than 40 years of experience in the art of analyzing thermal/fluid systems and have developed heat pumps, wearable refrigeration systems and novel, small-scale engines during the course of working in this area.

Structural Mechanics -- Our structural mechanics capabilities extend from advanced nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA) of railroad collisions to analytical predictions of fatigue crack growth in aging aircraft. We have designed and built structures ranging from portable bridges for Army tanks to gossamer booms for NASA.

Biomechanics – We do simulation, design, testing and development of biomechanical systems that can be used to analyze, reduce and/or prevent injuries. Our technical staff is experienced in computerized modeling of the human body, including the skeleton, interconnecting muscles and tissue, and the internal organs.

Image Analysis -- We are developing software to analyze video data that reduces the time required for this type of analysis and provides summary information on the content of the video sequence.

Optical Modeling – We have the expertise necessary to execute end-to-end optical system design. In addition to experience with commercial optical design tools, we have developed custom optical design software to meet unique challenges, such as non-sequential ray tracing, use of complex indices for calculating fresnel refraction, and polarization tracking.

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