Analysis#

A comprehensive suite of tools for analyzing and visualizing simulation results in Flow360.


Available Options#

Option

Description

Purpose

Dashboard

Interactive overview of simulation progress and key metrics

Real-time monitoring and analysis

Convergence

Analysis of solution convergence behavior

Solution quality assessment

Monitor

Tracking of flow field variables at specific locations

Detailed flow analysis

Visualization

Advanced visualization tools for flow field data

Flow pattern analysis

Aeroacoustic

Acoustic analysis and noise prediction

Sound generation and propagation


Detailed Descriptions#

Dashboard#

The Dashboard provides an interactive overview of your simulation’s progress and key performance metrics.

Features:

  • Real-time progress tracking

  • Key performance indicators

  • Simulation status overview

  • Resource utilization metrics

Convergence#

Convergence analysis tools help assess the quality and stability of your simulation results.

Features:

  • Nonlinear residual monitoring

  • Linear residual tracking

  • CFL number visualization

  • State variable bounds

  • Maximum residual location tracking

Monitor#

Monitors enable detailed tracking of flow field variables at specific locations during simulation.

Available Types:

  • Total Forces

  • Forces by Surface

  • Heat Transfer by Surface

  • BET Forces and Moments

  • Force Distribution (X/Y)

  • Actuator Disk metrics

Visualization#

Advanced visualization tools for analyzing flow field data and patterns.

Features:

  • Surface visualization

  • Volume visualization

  • Slice analysis

  • Isosurface generation

  • Streamline visualization

Aeroacoustic#

Specialized tools for acoustic analysis and noise prediction.

Features:

  • Acoustic pressure monitoring

  • Frequency spectrum analysis

  • Overall Sound Pressure Level (OASPL) calculation

  • A-weighting support

  • Multiple observer positions