Context of Use (COU) Template#
This template follows ASME V&V 40-2018 for defining the context of use for a specific application of MADDENING. MADDENING as a general-purpose framework does not itself have a COU — only a specific downstream application can.
1. Question of Interest#
What specific question is the simulation answering?
2. Quantities of Interest (QOIs)#
What output quantities are used to answer the question?
QOI |
Units |
Required Accuracy |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|
3. Model Influence#
How does the simulation output influence the decision?
[ ] Informational only (supports but does not determine decision)
[ ] Decision-critical (simulation output directly determines action)
4. Decision Consequence#
What is the consequence of an incorrect simulation prediction?
Consequence |
Severity |
Likelihood |
|---|---|---|
5. Risk Assessment#
Based on model influence and decision consequence, what is the risk level?
[ ] Low (informational, reversible consequences)
[ ] Medium (decision-critical, reversible consequences)
[ ] High (decision-critical, irreversible consequences)
6. Credibility Goals#
What level of V&V evidence is needed for each QOI?
QOI |
Verification Level |
Validation Level |
|---|---|---|
7. Evidence Plan#
How will the credibility goals be achieved?
Code verification: [reference MADDENING benchmarks]
Calculation verification: [mesh convergence, timestep convergence]
Validation: [comparison to experimental data]
Applicability: [parameter regime analysis]
UQ: [uncertainty propagation method]