Modeling &
Simulation
High Fidelity, Physics-Based First Principles Modeling
ARA has a proven history of providing accurate, validated modeling and simulation tools to provide systems evaluation, training, and operational and technical decision support. We leverage advanced modeling and simulation methodologies, computational resources, and underlying physical theory to tackle difficult problems of national importance.
Our comprehensive modeling and simulation services span our markets, ranging from catastrophe modeling in the face of natural disasters to physiological modeling driving medical research and training, to weapons effects models that simulate the extreme environments created by conventional, chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.
Enabling Competencies
Conventional Weapons Effects and Target Modeling
Our scientists and engineers understand the range of complex physics associated with conventional weapons effects.
We specialize in accurate, validated modeling and simulation tools to evaluate weapons effects, provide systems evaluation, and support operational decision making with high-fidelity, first-principles modeling and simulation.
CBRN Environments & Weapons Effects
Since ARA’s inception in 1979, our team of subject matter experts has honed our expertise in advanced modeling and simulation to provide critical chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE/WMD) decision-support, planning, operations, and real-time and post-event analysis.
ARA scientists and engineers understand the complex physics associated with weapons effects, specializing in accurate, validated modeling and simulation tools to provide systems evaluation and operational decision support to a range of customers across the DoD and U.S. government.
Non-Kinetic Weapons Effects
We are leveraging our modeling and simulation capabilities to support non-kinetic weapon lethality and provide a detailed understanding of these weapons.
This combination of modeling and system design is being used to support development of new laser weapons concepts to address evolving customer needs.
Physiological Modeling
We pair in-depth knowledge of physical, chemical, physiological, and biological processes with state-of-the-art modeling and simulation capabilities to solve complex health problems.
Our physiological modeling and simulation products are aiding in the evaluation of new drugs and delivery devices, assisting in research programs, and driving immersive medical education and training.
Extreme Natural Events
Extreme wind events affect people, property, and communities, and building a competitive edge requires the most advanced risk modeling.
We quantify the effects of natural catastrophes for affected stakeholders using advanced, peer-reviewed modeling to provide needed insights for safety, economic impacts, design for wind and water loadings, and community resilience.
Computational Mechanics
U.S. defense agencies turn to us when faced with the challenge to solve complex computational problems in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
We offer advanced computational modeling for defense applications such as digital engineering and electromagnetic testing and technology development – including full-wave radar cross section (RCS) characterization using computer simulation at unprecedented speeds.
Infrastructure Modeling
We advanced modeling to improve pavement asset management at the national, state, and local levels to save transportation agencies money while preserving or improving the structural integrity and service life of infrastructure.
Synthetic Environments
We use modeling to create realistic training, testing, and educational solutions to improve your safety, security, and way of life through rapid generation of synthetic environments including full pipeline support from drone, aircraft, or satellite to 3D data.
Space Environments & Survivability
We offer advanced modeling tools that help address the emerging priorities of space ISR, communication, survivability, and space situational awareness.
These tools support warfighters, mission planners, and communication analysis needs, providing solutions that address evolving threats within the space domain.
Sensor Modeling
Our sensor system modeling covers a full range of observables and technologies, from acoustics to blast affects, human physiology, portable security systems, early warning seismic sensors, and much more, improving the ability to analyze critical data when it matters most.
Wargaming
Our modeling capabilities allow key military decision makers and analysts to explore different scenarios, assess plans, support training, predict outcomes, and identify capability gaps, ultimately improving operational readiness and helping the U.S. maintain the tactical edge.
Enabling Competencies
Conventional Weapons Effects and Target Modeling
Our scientists and engineers understand the range of complex physics associated with conventional weapons effects.
We specialize in accurate, validated modeling and simulation tools to evaluate weapons effects, provide systems evaluation, and support operational decision making with high-fidelity, first-principles modeling and simulation.
Enabling Competencies
CBRN Environments & Weapons Effects
Since ARA’s inception in 1979, our team of subject matter experts has honed our expertise in advanced modeling and simulation to provide critical chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE/WMD) decision-support, planning, operations, and real-time and post-event analysis.
ARA scientists and engineers understand the complex physics associated with weapons effects, specializing in accurate, validated modeling and simulation tools to provide systems evaluation and operational decision support to a range of customers across the DoD and U.S. government.
Enabling Competencies
Non-Kinetic Weapons Effects
We are leveraging our modeling and simulation capabilities to support non-kinetic weapon lethality and provide a detailed understanding of these weapons.
This combination of modeling and system design is being used to support development of new laser weapons concepts to address evolving customer needs.
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Enabling Competencies
Physiological Modeling
We pair in-depth knowledge of physical, chemical, physiological, and biological processes with state-of-the-art modeling and simulation capabilities to solve complex health problems.
Our physiological modeling and simulation products are aiding in the evaluation of new drugs and delivery devices, assisting in research programs, and driving immersive medical education and training.
Enabling Competencies
Extreme Natural Events
Extreme wind events affect people, property, and communities, and building a competitive edge requires the most advanced risk modeling.
We quantify the effects of natural catastrophes for affected stakeholders using advanced, peer-reviewed modeling to provide needed insights for safety, economic impacts, design for wind and water loadings, and community resilience.
Featured Products & Innovations
Enabling Competencies
Computational Mechanics
U.S. defense agencies turn to us when faced with the challenge to solve complex computational problems in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
We offer advanced computational modeling for defense applications such as digital engineering and electromagnetic testing and technology development – including full-wave radar cross section (RCS) characterization using computer simulation at unprecedented speeds.
Featured Products & Innovations
Enabling Competencies
Infrastructure Modeling
We advanced modeling to improve pavement asset management at the national, state, and local levels to save transportation agencies money while preserving or improving the structural integrity and service life of infrastructure.
Enabling Competencies
Synthetic Environments
We use modeling to create realistic training, testing, and educational solutions to improve your safety, security, and way of life through rapid generation of synthetic environments including full pipeline support from drone, aircraft, or satellite to 3D data.
Enabling Competencies
Space Environments and Survivability
We offer advanced modeling tools that help address the emerging priorities of space ISR, communication, survivability, and space situational awareness.
These tools support warfighters, mission planners, and communication analysis needs, providing solutions that address evolving threats within the space domain.
Featured Products & Innovations
Enabling Competencies
Sensor Modeling
Our sensor system modeling covers a full range of observables and technologies, from acoustics to blast affects, human physiology, portable security systems, early warning seismic sensors, and much more, improving the ability to analyze critical data when it matters most.
Featured Products & Innovations
Enabling Competencies
Wargaming
Our modeling capabilities allow key military decision makers and analysts to explore different scenarios, assess plans, support training, predict outcomes, and identify capability gaps, ultimately improving operational readiness and helping the U.S. maintain the tactical edge.
Featured Products & Innovations
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