Open Simulation Platform (OSP) open-source co-simulation of maritime equipment

The Open Simulation Platform (OSP) is an open-source initiative aimed at enhancing co-simulation in the maritime industry. As maritime systems become increasingly complex due to software integration and diverse equipment from various providers, the OSP seeks to address challenges in designing, building, and operating ships while balancing costs, environmental impact, and safety. The platform provides essential tools and processes for technical systems engineering, facilitating the creation and maintenance of digital twins for system integration, testing, and verification. Key principles include enabling the reuse of simulation models while protecting intellectual property, establishing standards for model connectivity across different simulation tools, and promoting cross-organization collaboration through transparency and open-source practices. The main components of OSP include the OSP libcosim, a C/C++ library for co-simulation, demo applications, an emerging OSP Interface Specification for simulation models, and reference models to inspire new implementations. Most components are licensed under MPL 2.0, allowing for private application development while encouraging community contributions.

- OSP aims to improve co-simulation in the maritime sector.

- It addresses challenges related to system complexity and integration.

- The platform promotes the reuse of simulation models while protecting IP.

- Key components include a co-simulation library and reference models.

- Most components are open-source, fostering community collaboration.