Hardware Acceleration of Method of Moments (MoM) for Large-Scale EM Scattering Computations Navy SBIR FY2009.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2009.1 Topic No.: N091-023 Topic Title: Hardware Acceleration of Method of Moments (MoM) for Large-Scale EM Scattering Computations Proposal No.: N091-023-1613 Firm: Virtual EM Inc. 2019 Georgetown Blvd Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105-1532 Contact: Tayfun Ozdemir Phone: (734) 222-4558 Web Site: www.virtualem.com Abstract: Virtual EM is proposing to build a cluster utilizing a commercially available special purpose processor. The proposed system will offer a performance-to-price ratio, which is "five times" better than the leading commercial clusters. Using this cluster and Virtual EM's 3D Method of Moments simulator, one will be able to accurately model small boats (including the surrounding patch of sea) within a reasonable simulation time and budget. The (performance-to-price) ratio will increase as the number of nodes in the cluster grows due to linear speed-up and the unit price dropping. Phase I will establish benchmarks using a one-node system, and a 10-node prototype cluster will be built in Phase II for modeling realistic targets. Benefits: The proposed technology and the suggested follow-up projects will revolutionize the computation electromagnetics field and will open the door to accurate large-scale numerical modeling. Direct beneficiaries will be the practitioners in the field of RCS prediction, antenna design and prototyping, and EMC analysis. The commercial potential is very large due to high performance-to-price ratio and scalability (i.e., a custom system for the customer''''s budget and requirement). Both the defense and commercial markets are easily addressable. Return