Siconos: A Software Platform for Modeling, Simulation, Analysis and Control of Nonsmooth Dynamical Systems

Vincent Acary (1) , Franck Pérignon (1)

1 BIPOP - Modelling, Simulation, Control and Optimization of Non-Smooth Dynamical Systems

In this paper, a brief overview of the so-called nonsmooth dynamical systems and their links with hybrid sys- tems is first proposed. In particular, Lagrangian mechanical systems with contact and friction or electrical systems with ideal components (diodes, MOS transistors ...) belong to this framework. Secondly, the Siconos software, dedicated to simulation of such systems, is presented, starting from its architecture and the way NSDS are modeled within the platform. To conclude, three representative samples are shown in order to il- lustrate the Siconos platform abilities.

Domaines: Modélisation et simulation

Vincent Acary, Franck Pérignon. Siconos: A Software Platform for Modeling, Simulation, Analysis and Control of Nonsmooth Dynamical Systems. SNE Simulation News Europe, 2007, 17 (3/4), pp.19-26. ⟨inria-00522740⟩