• Thermal Analysis Services
  • Model Library
  • Thermal Analysis Main
  • Automotive Exhaust Systems
  • Commercial Vehicles
  • Comprehensive Vehicle Simulation
  • Architecture
  • Heat Shields
  • Brakes and Clutches
  • CFD Convection Analysis
  • Climate Control and Greenhouse
  • Meshing, CAD, & Post Processing
  • Custom Scripts and User Routines
  • Field Testing
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Validation Testing

• Infrared Signature Analysis Services
  • Model Library
  • IR Signature Analysis Main
  • ARMY
  • NAVY
  • Air Force
  • Defense Contractors
  • Coast Guard
  • Hyperspectral Plume Analysis
  • Concept Vehicle Signatures
  • Comprehensive Vehicle Simulation
  • Target Signatures
  • Sensor Simulators
  • High Resolution Terrains
  • Urban Environments
  • Camouflage Concealment Deception
  • Specialty Materials
  • Field Testing
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Materials Testing
  • Model Validation Testing
  • Custom Scripts and Routines

New Features in Software Version 9.3

Our Software Version 9.3 will increase both analysis power and useability. Contact Support to obtain a download or discuss license upgrades to this version. The features below are new in version 9.3.

 

Smooth shading of post processor results

The Display Smooth Shaded graphics option allows the user to view temperature results with a smooth gradient across the part mesh. When smooth shading is enabled, the results data is interpolated across the element so that each pixel is assigned a color index corresponding to an interpolated temperature value. This improves visualization of temperature gradients over surfaces. Available in all applications.

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Multi-layer and Multi-pane Glass

Multi-layer and multi-pane glass allows rapid analysis without meshing. Glass configurations can be studied for improved thermal performance in architecture, aerospace, automotive and defense industries. A complex energy balance for each layer of glass includes the transmitted, absorbed, and reflected solar load. This new feature also offers the ability to specify internal air gap layers, which will provide more accurate results. Multi-layer and multi-pane available in RadTherm and WinTherm. Ballistic glass available in MuSES and RadThermIR.

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Cosimluation with AMESim 1D Solver

The new 1D co-simulation feature allows the use of the AMESim 1D simulation tool from LMS International for computing convection coefficients and fluid temperatures. The co-simuation is executed at the time step level of transient solutions and exchanges convection coefficients, fluid temperatures, and wall temperatures.The cosimulation couples the 1D analysis of fluids to the 3D thermal analysis in the application.

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Import Thermal Links Option

Automating early simulation of concept models for paint oven configuration is now easier with our Import Thermal Links option. Generic thermal links can now be defined within a text file to help speed up workflow and pre-processing.

Contact ThermoAnalytics for more information about paint oven modeling or model setup automation.

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Import texture map option

The Import Texture Map feature allows the user to import textures and apply them to mesh objects .The texture colors are then mapped to specific paints or surface conditions. The textured paints/surface conditions are used in the thermal and infrared predictions. For thermal computations, paint schemes or oxidation patterns can be studied, and even common soiling patterns can be analyzed, such as soot around exhaust outlets.

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Advanced Rendering with BRDF Module

 

BRDF Per pixel

The BRDF Per Pixel feature renders smooth gradients across an element face. If this option is enabled, a unique radiance value is computed for every pixel projected across the face of an element. If imported vertex normals are used with the geometry, then smooth gradients can be extended across element boundaries to closely approximate glints over a curved surface.

BRDF Supersampling

Supersampling can be used to increase the accuracy of each pixel’s radiance for long range image calculations. It renders a higher resolution temporary image using jittered subsampling and then averages the sub-pixels to generate a final resolution image. The supersampling feature can be easily enabled from the GUI or batch mode and will improve rendering and contrast calculations.

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BRDF Image White Water Pixel Specification

The BRDF White Water settings allow the user to specify the amount of whitewater coverage and its placement in a sea and wake rendering. A user can individually select wake pixels with a mouse, import a background image to use as a stencil to select pixels of wake, or import a grayscale, RGB image that denotes wake as white or gray pixels. Using the White Water settings tab will help to improve validation accuracy. Only available in the MuSES application.