Kosimulatsioon

Kosimulatsioon is a term used in software development and engineering to describe the process of running multiple simulations concurrently that depend on each other. This is often employed when a system being modeled is complex and can be broken down into interacting subsystems. Each subsystem can be simulated independently, but the simulations must communicate and synchronize their states at specific points in time to accurately reflect the overall system behavior.

The core idea behind kosimulatsioon is to allow for more modular and efficient simulation of large-scale or distributed systems. Instead of creating a single, monolithic simulation that might be difficult to develop, debug, and maintain, developers can create individual simulations for each component. These individual simulations can be developed and tested in isolation. The kosimulatsioon framework then manages the interaction and data exchange between these separate simulation instances.

This approach is particularly useful in fields like automotive engineering, aerospace, and robotics, where complex systems involve interactions between hardware, software, and physical components. For example, in a vehicle simulation, one kosimulation might handle the engine, another the transmission, and a third the vehicle dynamics. These simulations would exchange data on engine torque, gear selection, and vehicle speed to produce a realistic overall simulation. The term itself, originating from "co-simulation," highlights the collaborative nature of these parallel simulation efforts.