FieldML, a proposed open standard for the Physiome project for mathematical model representation

Area of Science:

• Computational mechanics
• Biomedical engineering
• Data standards

Background:

• The FieldML project aims to create open standards and software for representing finite element method (FEM) and multivariate field models.
• Many models central to projects like euHeart and Physiome require robust representation methods.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present FieldML version 0.5, a recently released XML format.
• To detail its capabilities in representing euHeart's anatomical FEM models and simulation fields.
• To discuss limitations and ongoing efforts to address them.

Main Methods:

• Description of the FieldML version 0.5 XML schema.
• Evaluation of its suitability for representing anatomical FEM models.
• Assessment of its capacity for simulation solution fields.

Main Results:

• FieldML version 0.5 is capable of representing the majority of explicit models within the euHeart project.
• The format successfully handles anatomical FEM models and simulation solution fields.
• Identified limitations in FieldML version 0.5 require further development.

Conclusions:

• FieldML version 0.5 represents significant progress in open standards for FEM models.
• The format is largely suitable for current euHeart project needs.
• Ongoing development aims to enhance FieldML's capabilities for broader applications.