CAESD: Computer-Aided Engineering Simulation for Defense and Security

In times of social and political turbulence, security is a future market with enormous growth potential. Modern technologies, products and services are in demand like never before. The prosperity and growth of our industrial societies are dependent upon critical infrastructures that are globally networked. Their breakdown or destruction could result in unpredictable economic and social damage as a consequence. Dissipating borders between interior and exterior security, as well as between public and private security are making state institutes that are responsible for public safety face challenges that, up until now, were unknown. Examples of this include terrorism at an international level, transnational organized crime, as well as the effects of local natural disasters and major accidents which are, in part, felt at a global level. In order to recognize a variety of risks early, be able to avoid these to the greatest extent possible, and in order to minimize subsequent damage after their occurrence, comprehensive technological security solutions and accompanying methodical, procedural and tactical concepts are being developed. In the past years, there has been considerable activity regarding the current computer-aided design and computer-aided engineering capabilities in the defense and security industry. Computeraided engineering covers the use of computers in all activities from the design to the manufacture of a product. It is at the forefront of information technology and of crucial importance to economies around the world. It is a vital part of many global industries including those of automotive, aerospace, oil, defense, finance and health. Here, simulation is a very helpful and valuable work tool. Simulation provides a low cost, secure and fast analysis tool. It also provides benefits, which can be reached with many different system configurations. This special session deals with the current challenges of the defense and security sector by introducing modern simulation mechanisms. Computer-aided engineering affects the oldfashioned methods of research and development. Keywords-computer-aided engineering; warfare simulation; numerical simulation; defense; security; optimization; armor