Shareable nondestructive evaluation (NDE) models and modeling infrastructure will facilitate a new generation of NDE research and application. The goals are to maximize the impact of modeling efforts and to facilitate the re-use of models developed by others. This will enable much broader use of models than previously possible. Examples include the use of models in probability of detection (model assisted POD), model-based inversion, and model-assisted design. Shareable NDE models will reduce the amount of unnecessary “reinventing the wheel”.
Scope
The scope of the working group is NDE modeling codes, tools, modeling infrastructure, and other NDE related software that is redistributable under an OSI-approved license. The scope also includes promotion and awareness of open-source software that is useful and relevant to the NDE modeling or NDE community, and the promotion of common file formats and interoperability.