Collaborative Research: MAPS - MetaAnalogy via Performance Specification

这项合作研究将定义一种新的方法，以检索基于关键功能的相关性能特征的创新有用的类比。通过新颖的非均匀有理b样条（nurb）元模型的结合，可以有效地表示关键功能的性能，类比匹配成为可能。这些元模型是从模拟、工程模型（如键合图）和/或实验数据收集中获得的。这种方法可以向设计人员提供多个类比，并提供与设计所需性能效益相关的量化匹配质量度量。这种方法对激发新颖设计的影响将通过控制实验来衡量，在概念设计阶段和整个设计过程中，通过性能规范（MAPS）技术测量元类比的影响。来自实验的工作原型将允许直接量化性能。工程创新对于应对包括21世纪能源和环境解决方案形式的重大工程挑战在内的一系列挑战至关重要。如果取得成功，研究结果将为基于定量性能测量的类比检索新方法以及在教育和工业中的应用提供关键基础。将创建将MAPS应用于基于类比的创新的类模块。结合MAPS和类比设计网络研讨会的工作坊将用于传播教育部门以外的研究成果，并提供必要的教育工具，通过元模型将类比设计和量化设计带入课堂。

This collaborative research will define a new approach for retrieving useful analogies for innovation based on the relevant performance characteristics of critical functions. Analogy matching is made possible by the novel incorporation of Non Uniform Rational B-spline (NURBs) based metamodels that enable efficient representation of critical function performance. These metamodels are obtained from simulations, engineering models (such as bond graphs) and/or experimental data collections. This approach will enable multiple analogies to be presented to the designer with a quantified match quality metric related to the desired performance benefit to the design. The impact of this approach for inspiring novel designs will be measured through controlled experiments measuring the impact of the MetaAnalogy via Performance Specification (MAPS) technique at both the conceptual design phase and throughout the design process. Working prototypes from the experiments will allow for direct quantification of performance.Engineering innovation is critical to meet a vast array of challenges including the grand engineering challenges of the 21st century in the form of energy and environmental solutions. If successful, results of the research will provide a critical foundation for new approaches to analogy retrieval based on quantitative performance measures along with function for use in education and industry. Class modules applying MAPS to analogy-based innovation will be created. Workshops integrated with webinars on MAPS and design by analogy will be used to disseminate research results beyond the educational sector and to provide necessary educational tools to bring design by analogy and quantification via Metamodeling into the classroom.