The definition of simulation and its role within an aerospace company

Simulation software has reached a technological level that provides high flexibility and integration capabilities necessary for product design, development and manufacturing efficiency. It appears in the aerospace industry, and the potential of simulation has not been fully recognised, although it is now becoming a matter of interest through the documented benefits it has provided. This paper discusses the issues of selection and integration that can be achieved with simulation within an aerospace company. This also discusses the practical difficulties of data transfer and management that would be encountered in the development of an integrated simulation environment. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.