Summary
In this chapter, we introduced the concept of OTS, how these systems evolved to become MPDS, and finally, how they became digital twins.
Additionally, we talked about some of the jargon that is used in the industry and set some definitions to create a base of understanding for terms such as ICs, generic and custom malfunctions, scenarios, and more.
Next, OTS classifications were discussed to define generic versus replica simulators, different fidelity simulators, and different ICSS representation simulators.
Finally, we ended the chapter by giving some hypothetical cases to show what type of simulators to use in different real-life situations.
In the next chapter, we will discuss the benefits and best uses of OTS systems. In my experience, a lot of time, the projects that companies put large investments into do get used to their optimum capabilities, and that is what we will try to address next.