INTEGRATED STRATEGIC MULTISCALE FRAMEWORK ARCHITECTURE

A NEW
VIRTUAL MULTISCALE SCIENCE - ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING

WORLD FOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING

Alessandro Formica DECEMBER 2013

Table of Contents
1. The role of Multiscale Science Engineering Integration to Shape the Future of Virtual Engineering and Manufacturing.... pag. 3 2. Integrated Strategic Multiscale Framework Structure... pag. 17 About the Author. pag. 19

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1. The Role of Multiscale Science Engineering Integration to shape the Future of Virtual Engineering and Manufacturing
Computational Multiscale has become a key asset in the R&D World and it begins to be applied in the Engineering and Manufacturing Fields. Multiscale methods helped to establish a bridge between Science and Engineering and the related domains of knowledge. These trends and the continuous advances in High Performance Computing, Information and Communication Technologies provided the basis to define a new vision of Multiscale we refer to as "Strategic Multiscale. The term Strategic means that Multiscale Concepts and Methodologies are applied not only to improve Computational Methodologies, but, also, to improve in a significant way R&D, Engineering and Manufacturing Organization and Strategies. New Reference Concept: Multiscale Modeling and Simulation as Knowledge Multipliers and Integrators and Unifying Paradigm for Scientific and Engineering Methodologies and Knowledge Domanis Strategic Multiscale Origins and Foundations In mid of nineties several researchers in the Chemical Engineering field (Sapre and Katzer, Lerou and Ng, and Villermaux) and the author of this document (Alessandro Formica) highlighted the need of a comprehensive multiscale approach as a key strategy to establish a new Unifying Paradigm to enable a better correlation between scientific and engineering advances and knowledge domains. Later on, Prof. Charpentier, past European Federation of Chemical Engineering President, illustrated similar concepts. Multiscale as Unifying Paradigm for Chemical Engineering Prof. Charpentier, past European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE) President, at the 6th World Congress of Chemical Engineering - Melbourne 2001, described his Vision of Multiscale as Strategic Paradigm for Chemical Engineering. We report his words : One key to survival in globalization of trade and competition, including needs and challenges, is the ability of chemical engineering to cope with the society and economic problems encountered in the chemical and related process industries. It appears that the necessary progress will be achieved via a multidisciplinary and time and length multiscale integrated approach to satisfy both the market requirements for specific end use properties and the environmental and society constraints of the industrial processes and the associated services. This concerns four main objectives for engineers and researchers: (a) total multiscale control of the process (or procedure) to increase selectivity and productivity, (b) design of novel equipment based on scientific principles and new methods of production: process intensification, (c) manufacturing end-use properties for product design: the triplet processus-product-process engineering, (d) implementation of multiscale application of computational modeling and simulation to real-life situations: from the molecular scale to the overall complex production scale.
In 2013 the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to three scientists for the development of Multiscale Models for Complex Chemical Systems has confirmed this Vision and helped to create the optimal intellectual and scientific context to introduce high level Projects and Initiatives in the Multiscale Science Engineering Integration field

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2013 to Martin Karplus of Universit de Strasbourg, France and Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA; Michael Levitt of Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA; and Arieh Warshel of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA "for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems chemical systems."
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The definition of new Frameworks like the Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) and the Integrated Compuitational Materials Science Engineering (ICMSE) ones and the launch of the US Presidential Materials Genome Initiative (MGI) put the bases for a wide Industrial Application of Multiscale Science Engineering Integration Strategies and Frameworks The writer, synthesizing multiannual experience with some of the most important industrial and research Italian, European and International and taking advantage of his participation in the EUMAT, has developed a new Integrated Strategic Multiscale Framework which is characterized by interesting innovations compared to current programs and projects incorporating, at the same time, their most significant elements and achievements. This strategy allows to define a specific evolutionary line. The Integrated Strategic Multiscale Framework is constituted by: A common theoretical, conceptual and methodological core we refer to as Integrated Multiscale Science Engineering Framework [described in the Integrated Strategic Multiscale document] Four Application Frameworks

Integrated Multiscale Science Engineering Technology, Product and Process Development (IMSE-TPPD) Application Framework [described in theIntegrated Strategic Multiscale document] Integrated Multiscale Science Engineering Technology and Systems Development (IMSE-TSD)Application Framework [described in the Integrated Strategic Multiscale document] Multiscale Science Engineering From Space To Earth Application Framework [described in the Multiscale Science - Engineering From Space To Earth document] Multiscale Science Based Education, Information and Communication Application Framework [described in the Multiscale Science Based Education, Information and Communication document]

A key distinguishing feature of the Integrated Strategic Multiscale Framework is that all the four Application Frameworks characterize themselves for having a common theoretical, conceptual and methodological basis described in the Integrated Multiscale Science Engineering Framework

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Integrated Strategic Multiscale Framework Architecture

Basic Conceptual, Theoretical and Methodological Framework
Integrated Multiscale Science Engineering Framework

Integrated Multiscale Science Engineering Technology, Product and Process Development (IMSE-TPPD) Framework

Integrated Multiscale Science Engineering Technology and Systems Development (IMSE-TSD) Framework

Analysis And Design of a New Generation of Materials, Devices Systems, and related Manufacturing Processes

Analysis And Design of a New Generation of Civil And Infrastructural Systems

Multiscale Science - Engineering From Space To Earth Framework

A New Vision and Cultural Policy for Space: Virtual Space Station New Multiscale Science Based Earth Monitoring Framework A new Smart City vision: Multiscale Science Based From Space To Earth Virtual Distributed Cyber City New Education, Information and Communication Strategies And Frameworks Based Upon The Space Environment

Multiscale Science Based Education, Information and Communication Framework

A New Integrated Framework which, for the first time, applies, in a sistematic way, the Strategic Multiscale concept and methods to the Education, Information and Communication Fields

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Multiscale Science Engineering Integration International Initiatives

John Hopkins Center of Excellence on Integrated Materials Modeling (CEIMM)

Application of the Integrated Computational Materials Science Engineering (ICMSE) Concept and Strategy

CEIMM is a multi-institutional research and educational consortium, including the following members: Academia: The John Hopkins University (lead) University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign University of California, Santa Barbara Air Force Laboratories: Metals and Composites & Hybrid Materials branches at AFRL/RX at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton Industry: Pratt & Whitney GE Aviation Lockheed Martin Boeing Simpleware Scientific Forming Technologies Corporation

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US Materials Genome Initiatives Innovation (Science Engineering and Methodological) Integration Education

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What is lacking in these Frameworks? A New Vision and Concept for Multiscale Modeling and Simulation and related Application Schemes A New Context to Manage Complexity of the R&D and Engineering/Manufacturing Processes New Education Languages and Frameworks

The theoretical and methodological basis of the Integrated Strategic Multiscale Framework addresses these Issues and it is constituted by the following key elements: A new Vision of Multiscale Modeling & Simulation as Knowledge Integrators and Multipliers and Unifying Paradigm for Scientific and Engineering Methodologies and Knowledge Domains. In this perspective Modeling & Simulation integrate the full spectrum of science and engineering methodological approaches and knowledge environments. Extension of the Model concept to the Experimental, Testing and Sensing Worlds The Multiscale Science-Engineering Information Space concept to integrate data, information and knowledge from a wide spectrum of computational models and methods and experimental, testing and sensing models and techniques The Information Driven Analysis concept and scheme which, together with the Science Engineering Information Space concept is a key element to shape Multiscale Methodologically Integrated R&D and Engineering Analysis Strategies New Multiscale Science Engineering Data, Information and Knowledge Management Systems based upon the Multiscale Maps concept New methods to Design the R&D and Engineering Process A New Multiscale Science Based Education Language

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Multiscale Multiresolution Multi Abstraction Level Maps Multidimensional Multiscale Multiresolution Multi Level Information and Knowledge Structures describing complex networks of relationships, links and interdependencies between a large spectrum of Information Variables characterizing Systems Structure, Dynamics and Processes.

Multiscale Physics Maps

Multiscale Architectural/Structural Map

Multiscale Processing Structure Properties Performance Map

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Multiscale Science Engineering Information Space Key Element to Design Integrated Strategic Multiscale Strategies
The Science-Engineering Information Space is associated to any computational model/method, and experimental and testing technique. It defines, following a multiscale analysis : what spectrum of physical phenomena and processes, at what space and time scales and at what level of accuracy can be described by a computational model/method or experimental/testing technique The set of information we get from a model solved with a specific method/technique represents the Information Space associated with the model/method/technique for a specific Task as referred to a specific System

The need to define the Information Space associated to computational models and experimental techniques, in the context of the Verification & Validation process, has been analyzed by Tim Trucano in Uncertainty in Verification and Validation: Recent Perspective Optimization and Uncertainty Estimation, Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque

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Multiscale Multiphysics Modeling and Simulation can be regarded as Knowledge Integrators and Multipliers (KIM) and Unifying Paradigm for Scientific and Engineering Domains and Methodologies because Multiscale Models are able to integrate and synthesize, in a coherent framework, Data, information, and Knowledge from: a number of different disciplines, a wide range of scientific and engineering time and space domains, multiple scientific and engineering models (science-engineering integration) linked by a spectrum of coupling schemes. a wide spectrum of Computational, Experimentation, Testing and Sensing Multiscale Science Engineering Information Spaces Knowledge described by several Maps generated by a wide range of methodologies (analytical theories, computation, experimentation, testing and sensing) In this vision, we propose to extend the concept of Model to include not only its mathematical formulation, but, also, Information Spaces and Maps linked to it for specific tasks.

The Concept of Experimental, Testing and Sensing Model For Model, we mean an Information and Knowledge Structure that define: Characteristics (structure, composition, initial dynamics state, boundary conditions, external loadings) of the System to be probed Characteristics of the equipment in terms of resolution, scale, physical and biochemical phenomena which can be Probed Characteristics of the specific Experimental, Testing and Sensing operational conditions applied for specific R&D and Engineering Tasks The Multiscale Science Engineering Information Space related to it Multiscale Physics Maps .

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Computational Microscope: A New Integrated Paradigm

The concept of Computational Microscope, illustrated in the following figure, is considered as a basis to achieve a self-consistent understanding by integrating the two worlds: modeling & simulation and experimentation & testing. This view reflects, to some extent, our vision of Multiscale Modeling & Simulation as Knowledge Integrators and Multipliers (KIM). Note : (MSMP stands for Multi Scale Multi Physics)

A Computational Microscope (from: An Introduction to Materials, Properties, and Microstructures : an Integrated Experiment Modeling Paradigm G. R. Odette (UCSB) at the Fusion Program Review Santa Barbara (CA) August 27-28, 2001)

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KEY FRAMEWORK DISTINGUISHING FEATURES The new Integrated Strategic Multiscale Framework allows us to give a New Dimension and Meaning to the term Virtual as far as Engineering and Manufacturing are concerned. and introduce a New Field: Virtual Technology Innovation, which is the connection element between Science and Engineering/Manufacturing Domains. The Integrated Strategic Multiscale Framework defines a Comprehensive Theoretical and Methodological Environment to design and implement a New Generation of Virtual Science Based Technology Innovation, Engineering and Manufacturing Environments and Strategies Where Multiscale Modeling and Simulation become Pivotal and Integration Elements for R&D and Engineering / Manufacturing Strategies overcoming classical divisions between the Computational and the Experimental, Testing and Sensing Areas. MULTISCALE SCIENCE ENGINEERING INTEGRATION; A New Cooperative Environment for Academia Research Industry SW & Consulting Companies A Fundamental Characteristics of the Integrated Strategic Multiscale Framework is to allow for a smooth, continuous, efficient, structured and timely transfer of scientific knowledge inside the Technology Development, Engineering and Manufacturing Processes and related Computational Frameworks. Multiscale Modeling and Simulation Allows to establish a firm two way connection between the Scientific and the Engineering/Manufacturing Worlds A NEW GENERATION OF MULTISCALE PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES Engineering and Manufacturing are quickly changing. Science has already become a key issue and value for both the fields and this trend will become increasingly important in the coming years. Many Projects have clearly demonstrated that, today, is possible to use Multiscale (Science Engineering) Computational Methodologies to Design and Manufacture A New Generation of new Inherently Hierarchical Multiscale Materials, Devices, Components, Systems (Nano To Macro Integration) and related Manufacturing Processes (Additive Manufacturing).

Multiscale System Design (MIT)

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Strategic Multiscale as A New Frontier for Computing Information and Communication Organization, Structure and Application Strategies
Multiscale Modeling and Simulation as Key Elements for Computing, Information and Communication (CIC) Technologies And Architectural Progress (Prof. Peter Zoller)

A New Environment: Multiscale Knowledge Integrator and Multiplier Computing, Information and Communication (CIC) Infrastructural Framework
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Application Strategies
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Innovative Technology and System Development Analysis and Planning Framework or Virtual Multi Space and Time Scale R&D and Engineering Machine

The Innovative Technology and Systems Development Processes can be regarded as a Multi (Space and Time Processes) and, accordingly, they can be modeled and simulated using Multiscale Science Engineering Frameworks

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INNOVATION (SCIENCE - ENGINEERING AND METHODOLOGICAL) INTEGRATION EDUCATION Are Key Pillars of the Integrated Multiscale Science Engineering Framework

KEY MESSAGE The New Integrated Multiscale Science Engineering Vision puts Computational Frameworks and High Performance Computing at the center of the R&D and Engineering/Manufacturing World much more than do classical Virtual concepts and approaches

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2. Integrated Strategic Multiscale Framework Structure

Integrated Multiscale Science - Engineering Framework Described in the Integrated Strategic Multiscale Document - which represents the theoretical, conceptual and methodological core of the Integrated Strategic Multiscale Framework. Key Elements: Multiscale Data, Information and Knowledge Analysis and Management System Multiscale Science Engineering Information Space The Information Driven Concept and Analysis Scheme Multiscale Modeling & Simulation as Knowledge Integrators and Multipliers Multiscale Multiresolution Multiphysics Testing, Experimentation and Sensing Integrated Multiscale Science Engineering Analysis Strategies
Methodologically Integrated Multiscale Science - Engineering Strategies

Multiscale Science - Engineering Analysis Schemes

Designing the R&D and Engineering/Manufacturing Processes

R&D and Engineering/Manufacturing Process Architecture R&D and Engineering/Manufacturing Strategy Management System

Integrated R&D and Engineering Analysis Strategies

Integrated Multiscale Science Engineering Technology, Product and Process Development (IMSE-TPPD) Framework Described in the Integrated Strategic Multiscale Document which represents the Application Framework specifically conceived for the Industrial World. Multiscale Multidisciplinary Science Engineering Cyber Extended Enterprise Framework Computer Aided R&D, Engineering and Manufacturing /Processing (CARDE-MP) Framework
Multiscale Manufacturing and Processing Multiscale Environmental Monitoring and Impact Analysis

Multiscale Science Engineering Virtual Testing Virtual Multiscale Innovative Technology and Systems Development Framework
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Virtual Multiscale Life Cycle Engineering Framework Multiscale Science Engineering Knowledge Integrator and Multiplier (KIM)Computing Information Communication Infrastructural Framework

Integrated Multiscale Science Engineering Technology and Systems Development (IMSE-TSD) Framework Described in the Integrated Strategic Multiscale Document which represents the Application Framework specifically conceived for the Civil and Infrastructural World Multiscale Multidisciplinary Science Engineering Cyber Extended Systems Framework Computer Aided R&D and Engineering (CARDE-MP) Framework Computer Aided Design of Systems (CADS) Framework
Architecture and Functionalities Multiscale Environmental Monitoring and Impact Analysis

Multiscale Science Engineering Virtual Testing Virtual Multiscale Innovative Technology and Systems Development Framework Virtual Multiscale Life Cycle Engineering Framework Multiscale Knowledge Integrator and Multiplier CIC Framework
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Multiscale Science Engineering From Space To Earth Framework Described in the Multiscale Science- Engineering From Space To Earth Document which represents a New Vision and Application Framework for Space Technologies and Systems A New Vision and Cultural Policy for Space: Virtual Multiscale Science - Engineering Space Station Multiscale Science Based Earth Observation/Monitoring New Smart City Vision Multiscale Science Based From Space To Earth Education, Training Information and Communication Framework Appendix 1 Multiscale From Space To Earth Monitoring Examples

Multiscale Science Based Education, Training, Information and Communication Framework Described in the Multiscale Science Based Education, Information and Communication Document which represents the Application Framework specifically conceived for the Education, Training, Information and Communication World Architecture Key Features of the New Framework Framework Architecture Multiscale Science Based Language Concepts and Principles Language Implementation Structure Settings Presentation Schemes Objectives Application Areas

University Education Programs (Lessons, Lectures, Seminars) Information and Communication Programs
Information Programs Documentaries Meetings Conferences University Industry -Public Bodies Society Communication Environments Communication Programs Multiscale Science Based Talk Shows Multiscale Webs From Space to Earth Framework Multiscale Science Based Entertainment Programs

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About the Author

- Alessandro Formica, born in Milano (Italy) 3/20/51 - University Education : Nuclear Engineering at Polytechnic of Milan. - Mobile 338 71 52 564 - E Mail formicaalessandro@yahoo.com Professional Skills - Alessandro Formica has more than thirty years of experience in the following fields: Analysis, Design and Management of Computer-Aided Engineering, Computing, Information and Communication, Modeling and Simulation, R&D and Engineering Projects and Initiatives (Aerospace and Defense, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Materials, High Performance Computing,.) in the European and International scenario. Design and Management of European and International Cooperations Design and Management of European and International Events (Conferences and Workshops) Scenario, Marketing and Development Trend Analyses Design of Large Scale Projects and related Innovative Visions Professional Experiences (synthetic list): ARS S.p.A. (ENI Group R&D and Engineering Company), Director of Advanced Projects; Engineering Systems International, Head of Italian Branch; Singapore Government Industrial Group, Consultant; RCI Ltd. [US based International Consortium, operating in the Modeling & Simulation and High Performance Computing areas] European Scientific Director, Director of Business Development and Strategic Initiatives; RCI Consulting Branch, European Director; Executive Office of US President, Consultant [HPC Scenario, Development Trends, Advanced Applications Analyses]; HPC companies (Cray, Convex, Gould), Consultant [Modeling and Simulation Application to R&D and Engineering Fields]; European Space Agency, Consultant; Alenia Space, Consultant; Swiss Center for Scientific Computing (CSCS), Consultant; Computer Sciences Corporation, Consultant; Alenia Aeronautica and Finmeccanica Group, Consultant; Torino Wireless, Large Projects Direction, Consultant; Polytechnic of Milano, Consultant [European Programs]; Polytechnic of Turin, Consultant (HPC and Modeling & Simulation Advanced Applications and Development Trends]; Polytechnic of Turin School of Doctorate Lecturer for Multiscale Science Engineering Integration; EUMAT (European Union Materials Technology) Platform Working Group 2 Modeling and Simulation member and consultant; Polimeri Europa (ENI Group Chemical Company), Consultant; Nanoshare consultant (Nanoshare is a new company promoted by University and Research Italian Ministry and involving Rome University Tor Vergata and people from Rome University La Sapienza); ISMB (Polytechnic of Turin and Compagnia di San Paolo Information and Communication Technologies Research and Development Center) Consultant;

The Strategic Multiscale Document and the related Strategic Multiscale Framework synthesize several years of studies and consulting activities by the author in the field of Multiscale Science Engineering integration and its application to Research, Technology Development and Engineering. Studies on Multiscale started at the beginning of the nineties when Alessandro Formica held the position of RCI Ltd (US based HPC International Consortium) European Scientific Director and Aerospace & Defense Area Director.
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A first European Workshop on the Multiscale Science Engineering Integration was organized by Formica at ONERA (French Aerospace Research Center) premises in Paris (1996). Studies about Multiscale and Applications were performed for EU and several European US Government Organizations. In the Report Fundamental R&D Trends in Academia and Research Centres and Their Integration into Industrial Engineering (September 2000), drafted for European Space Agency (ESA), a first version of an Integrated Multiscale Science - Engineering Framework was outlined and its impact on R&D and Engineering analyzed. The White Book Multiscale Science Engineering Integration A New Frontier for Aeronautics, Space and Defense (May 2003) promoted by Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA) introduced the concept of Strategic Multiscale and a more refined version of the related Integrated Framework. A Framework version specifically conceived for Industrial Applications: Integrated Multiscale Science Based Technology, Product and Process Development was applied in the context of the consulting cooperation with Alenia Aeronautica and Finmeccanica Group (November 2006). Consulting activities with Alenia Aeronautica and Finmeccanica gave the birth to one of the largest R&D Project in the Defense Area funded by Italian Ministry of Defense and named Nanotechnology Multiscale Project. The Strategic Multiscale A New Frontier for R&D and Engineering document which describes the Formica Vision of the Multiscale Science Engineering Integration has contributed, in the last years, to define the Computational Modeling Vision of the European Technology Platform for Advanced Engineering Materials and Technologies (EUMAT). Multiscale Analyses and Studies were also carried out on behalf of Polytechnic of Milan and Turin and in cooperation with University of Rome La Sapienza and University of Rome Tor Vergata. Seminars and Lectures on Multiscale, in the recent years, were held at Polytechnic of Milan, Polytechnic of Turin, Centro Sviluppo Materiali, Finmeccanica Group, Italian Ministry of Defense, Polimeri Europa (ENI Group), University of Rome La Sapienza and University of Rome Tor Vergata.

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