Abstract

This document provides an inventory of best practices, shared by actors from the aerospace and defence sector, concerning the verification and validation (V&V) of numerical simulations and models, in order to ensure the credibility of the outputs obtained in a logic of faster development of decision-making support, of reducing the number of physical tests, of shortening development times, of facilitating numerical qualification and certification, etc. These are all the major challenges concerning simulation. The approach applies to models based on physical equations. EXAMPLE Mechanics, acoustics, electrical, electromagnetism, thermal physics for electronics, fluid dynamics, multibody dynamics, multiphysics, optical, signal integrity and power integrity. The objective is to determine recommendations depending on the challenges of the simulation, in order to adapt the procedures to be applied to ensure the credibility of the simulation. The items being considered are: - criticality of the product and the simulation; - complexity of the phenomenon or the product; - capability, fidelity and maturity of the model; - product lifecycle; - skills; - verification and validation approach, with uncertainties quantification; - etc. The aim of this document is to complete and reference the information available in the literature. This document takes a generic approach so that it is applicable by most organizations and for different types and domains of simulation. This document addresses simulation specialists, simulation team managers and other stakeholders involved in the simulation process or decision-making support. This document provides recommendations for each criticality level, linked also to the level of confidence in the simulation, at each stage of the simulation process. Modelling and simulation have long been part of product qualification and certification, and the recommendations laid down in this document do not aim to replace the many qualification, certification and analysis processes already proven and established. The practices recommended in this document were specifically developed in response to potential future applications of modelling and simulation which could, in some cases, give it a more prominent role in qualification and certification, thereby reducing programme costs and development times.

Begin

2024-12-16

WI

04004945

Planned document number

DIN EN 9247

Project number

13116842

Responsible national committee

NA 131-05-01 AA - Quality and management processes  

Responsible european committee

ASD-STAN/D 1/WG 11 - System definition and realization  

draft standard

Aerospace series - Programme management - Verification and validation of numerical models and simulations; English version prEN 9247:2025
2025-07
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