A Local Sensitivity Model allows you to analyze the effect of one parameter on your outputs. It will calculate a baseline simulation using the specified conditions and options currently set in the Simulation control panel and calculate the sensitivity of output variables to input parameters, both of which you must specify.
To set up a local sensitivity model:
Click on the Exploration tab.
Click Local Sensitivity Model.
Add Inputs, Outputs, and Geometry, if needed. Learn more in the subsections below.
Click Run Local Sensitivity.
You will be taken to a tab where you can adjust the input parameter +/- 10% using a slider. This will change the Initial & Estimated Outputs values and show you how sensitive each output is to every change. Click View Simulation to be taken to the simulation tab.
The Local Sensitivity Model will be added to the results tab. Double-click on it to view the results.
Inputs
Click the + icon to create a new variable, then you can set the following properties:
Variable Type: Choose from materials, boundary conditions, physics, reference frames, actuator disks, or Global.
Parameter: The values in this dropdown will change based on the variable type.
Outputs
This section contains any outputs already defined in your project. You can create additional outputs here to be used in the exploration. Click the + icon to create a new output.
Geometry
Click the + icon to create new geometry to include in your exploration. Choose from a disk, monitor point, monitor plane, or far-field.