Acrossim: A toolkit for cross-platform integration of CFD simulation data in computer graphics

• Published in: SoftwareX Vol. 24; p. 101585
• Main Authors: Solmaz, Serkan, Van Gerven, Tom
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 01-12-2023
• Subjects: Augmented reality; Computational fluid dynamics; Engineering; Game engines; Virtual reality; Visualization
• ISSN: 2352-7110; 2352-7110
• DOI: 10.1016/j.softx.2023.101585

Acrossim is a versatile toolkit designed to seamlessly integrate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation data into game engines. This modular, component-based toolkit incorporates data from widely used CFD solvers in engineering. The primary focus of Acrossim lies in its lightweight, end-to-end, and automated approach, making it a cost-effective and freely available resource. The toolkit aims to encourage the development of cross-platform user applications, such as virtual reality, utilizing CFD simulation. This approach allows for easy consumption of CFD data in user-friendly digital environments, providing an attractive alternative to traditional engineering simulation software.