Abstract: A method for translating domain-specific functional models to simulation models that provide simulation of physical domains. The method includes providing an overall domain of a behavior and subdividing the overall domain into a plurality of subdomains to define domain-specific behavior. The method also includes subdividing the subdomains into a plurality of single functional components to form domain-specific components and subdividing the single functional components into a plurality of atomic functional components to form atomic domain-specific components. In addition, the method includes providing transfer functions between the subdomains, single functional components and atomic functional components.