Multi-resolution model consistency maintenance method based on ontology mapping

Abstract

Multi-resolution modeling (MRM) could describe a real system as a set of models of different resolutions. By doing this, real system could be analyzed at different abstraction levels for different simulation objectives. MRM is a useful method for complex and large-scale simulation. Since there are different models of the same object created for different purpose, consistency of the models should be considered for abnormal situation during model simulation. To maintain consistency of multi-resolution models, outputs of different models with same inputs could be mapped into a certain fields for comparison. Ontology mapping method was adopted for information process. For inconsistency situation, consistency maintenance procedure was proposed to ensure consistency of models during simulation.