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Description

Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) serves as a free and open-source platform for the modeling and visualization of flows influenced by fire. This computational fluid dynamics code effectively solves a variant of the Navier–Stokes equations tailored for low-speed, thermally-driven airflow, focusing particularly on the transport of smoke and heat resulting from fires. Employing large-eddy simulation, it captures the intricacies of fire-plume dynamics and can be utilized in diverse scenarios, such as those involving wind, sprinklers, ventilation systems, and various materials that affect fire behavior. Users create scenarios by utilizing text-based input files, execute the calculations within FDS, and subsequently evaluate the output data. The simulator presents results from both FDS and CFAST simulations through advanced OpenGL-based 3D graphics, incorporating scientific visualization techniques that include animated representations of smoke and tracer particles, two- and three-dimensional shaded contours, iso-surfaces, temperature distributions, and flow vectors that display both direction and intensity. In addition to these features, FDS is continually updated to enhance user experience and functionality, making it a vital tool for researchers and safety professionals alike.

Description

Web3D refers to technologies that enable interactive three-dimensional graphics, virtual environments, and real-time visualizations within web applications. It allows users to explore and manipulate 3D content through compatible web browsers without installing specialized visualization software. Web3D development commonly uses technologies such as WebGL, WebGPU, WebXR, X3D, and JavaScript-based rendering libraries. These tools provide capabilities for rendering 3D models, applying textures, simulating lighting, creating animations, and responding to user interactions. Developers can incorporate Web3D into websites to create interactive product configurators, virtual showrooms, architectural walkthroughs, and educational simulations. The technology also supports browser-based games, scientific visualization, engineering applications, and digital representations of physical environments. WebXR extends compatible web experiences to virtual reality and augmented reality devices, enabling immersive interaction with three-dimensional content. Web3D applications can integrate with web services, databases, and other browser technologies to deliver dynamic and data-driven visualizations. Its browser-based architecture makes interactive 3D experiences accessible across a variety of devices and operating systems, subject to hardware and browser compatibility.

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API Access

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Integrations

FireFlow Studio for FDS Yes 
OpenGL Yes 

Integrations

FireFlow Studio for FDS No 
OpenGL No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

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Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

NIST

Founded

1901

Country

United States

Website

pages.nist.gov/fds-smv/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Web3D

Website

www.web3d.org

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