Abstract: A computer-implemented interface apparatus and method are directed to automated calibration, sensitivity analysis, and optimization of computer models. User interfaces may be provided for automatically managing interchangeable input parameters, interchangeable output objective functions, and interchangeable optimization methods. A user may use the computer-implemented interface apparatus and method to select any number of input and output parameters and calibration or search thoroughness levels for automated calibration, sensitivity analysis, and optimization of a computer model. The functionality of selecting the input and output parameters and calibration or search thoroughness levels may allow the user to adjust or control computer run times for automated calibration, sensitivity analysis, and optimization of the computer model.

Abstract: A computer-implemented interface apparatus for automated calibration can include an architecture for automatically managing interchangeable input parameters, interchangeable output objective functions, and interchangeable optimization methods. Prior to calibration, this architecture allows a user to quickly and easily eliminate the vast majority of input values and combinations, thus drastically simplifying the process of calibration (via simulation-based optimization). The interface apparatus can be used to provide an efficient and practical self-calibration method for computer models, having any number of input and output parameters. Users can adjust the selection of parameters to affect, and in some cases fully control, required computer run times for automated calibration.

Abstract: A computer-implemented interface apparatus for automated calibration can include an architecture for automatically managing interchangeable input parameters, interchangeable output objective functions, and interchangeable optimization methods. Prior to calibration, this architecture allows a user to quickly and easily eliminate the vast majority of input values and combinations, thus drastically simplifying the process of calibration (via simulation-based optimization). The interface apparatus can be used to provide an efficient and practical self-calibration method for computer models, having any number of input and output parameters. Users can adjust the selection of parameters to affect, and in some cases fully control, required computer run times for automated calibration.

Abstract: The problem of model calibration is solved with an architecture for automatically managing interchangeable input parameters, interchangeable output objective functions, and interchangeable optimization methods. Prior to calibration, this architecture allows a user to quickly and easily eliminate the vast majority of input values and combinations, thus drastically simplifying the process of calibration (via simulation-based optimization). Embodiments of the subject invention can be used to provide an efficient and practical self-calibration method for computer models, having any number of input and output parameters. Users can adjust the selection of parameters to affect, and in some cases fully control, required computer run times for automated calibration. Beyond calibration, the same architecture can be effectively applied towards problems of sensitivity analysis and optimization.