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DOE OSTI2025

TalkPipe

SAND2025-11168O TalkPipe is a software tool to help users create and manage complex data analysis tasks involving Large Language Models. Its easy-to-use interface allows users to combine different analytical processes. TalkPipe includes a Python library, a scripting language, and can be run in a Docker container, making it simple to customize and extend. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Bauer, Travis [Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Live↗
DOE OSTI2025

Multifidelity_Timeseries

SAND2025-03305O Multifidelity Timeseries is a user-friendly tool designed to create advanced models for analyzing time-series data. It offers three modeling options, allowing users to choose the best fit for their specific needs. The software efficiently processes multiple data sources without the need for complex sampling methods. It helps uncover patterns and insights using data. The result is it is easier to make informed decisions for projects. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Katona, Ryan [Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Liver↗
DOE OSTI2025

Calculating topological properties of artificial graphene in B-field

SAND2025-03258O Calculating topological properties of artificial graphene in B-field is a user-friendly tool designed to analyze artificial graphene systems influenced by magnetic fields. It helps researchers understand the unique properties of these materials by calculating the local Chern marker, a key indicator of their behavior. With just one file, this software runs easily on any device with Matlab, making it accessible for scientists and engineers. It provides valuable insights into the electronic characteristics of artificial graphene, which supports advancements in material science and technology, paving the way for innovative applications in electronics and beyond. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Spataru, Dan [Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Liver↗
DOE OSTI2024

Pando

SAND2025-02006O Pando is a distributed data analysis software tool. It is designed to handle large-scale graph analysis problems, often with a specific focus on blockchain/cryptocurrency data. Pando handles scalability by running on a distributed cluster of servers. Users can customize the output using the program’s plugin/extension design methodology. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Gabert, Kasimir↗
DOE OSTI2024

AI Design Assistant

SAND2025-01930O The AI Design Assistant uses ChatGPT to provide a natural language interface to airfoil analysis tools (XFOIL). Most of the code base is glue code, connecting XFOIL (a tool for analyzing airfoils) to the OpenAI interface. Among the more novel features are an airfoil geometry class and methods on how to extract detailed data from XFOIL. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Karcher, Cody↗
DOE OSTI2024

Control System for RF OPM

SAND2025-01910O This software built in LabVIEW FPGA provides experimental control of the RF OPM prototype via a reconfigurable NI I/O card. It samples the analog input, processes it on the FPGA in real time, and generates control and feedback outputs to control and optimize the operation of the device. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Bainbridge, Jonathan↗
DOE OSTI2024

pyTriBeam

SAND2025-01899O pyTriBeam is a software tool that creates automated processes for a scanning electron microscope including workflows for 3D serial sectioning dataset collection, high-res image montaging, and support for custom script use. This includes integration for 3D chemical mapping (EDS) and crystallographic (EBSD) data collection with select supported detectors. The application allows end users to setup and run customizable data collection workflows without requiring expertise in programming. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Hovey, Chad↗
DOE OSTI2024

Frosted Tracks

SAND2025-01893O Frosted Tracks is a software tool to group trajectories according to sequences of their behavior. The goal is to start with a very large number of trajectories and identify groups that exhibit similar behavior patterns. The application combines TICC and Metric DBSCAN clustering algorithms for behavioral segmentation and labeling of air/sea trajectory data. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Dalbey, Keith↗
DOE OSTI2024

GP-BayesOpInf

SAND2025-01851O GP-BayesOpInf is a software tool that uses algorithms to combine Gaussian process regression, principal component analysis, and linear Bayesian inference to produce a probabilistic reduced-order model for time-dependent systems. Numerical examples include the compressible Euler equations for an ideal gas, a heat diffusion process with a nonlinear reaction term, and a set of ordinary differential equations describing a compartmental model in epidemiology. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

SciDAC↗
DOE OSTI2024

Sandia Image Labeling Tool (SILT)

SAND2025-01840O Sandia Image Labeling Tool (SILT) is a Python tool that labels images for machine learning and other applications. SILT uploads JSON files to create a template for labeling an image. SILT can then upload images, including images that are tens of GB large and dynamically loads them in a manner that a user, with a very modest spec laptop, can handle. It then saves the label as a JSON using the template. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Pitts, Todd↗
DOE OSTI2024

Poplar

SAND2025-00683O Poplar is a software tool that generates a phylogenetic tree from input gene and genome sequences. It integrates established tools to identify genes within genomes, group sequences, construct gene trees, and infer a species tree. Poplar processes nucleotide sequences, identifies similar sequences using Nucleotide BLAST, groups them with DBSCAN, aligns sequences with MAFFT, constructs gene trees with RAxML-NG, and infers a species tree using ASTRAL-Pro3. This pipeline provides a structured approach to phylogenetic analysis, facilitating the study of evolutionary relationships among species. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Krishnakumar, Raga↗
DOE OSTI2024

Elucidator

SAND2025-01917O Elucidator is a software tool that allows for the storage and interpretation of arbitrary metadata for use in an HPC context. It provides a flexible specification of data members uses facilities to convert buffers of information into the appropriate data types to ensure type safety. The software supports multithreading and database support. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Teves, Joshua↗
DOE OSTI2024

Defect diffusion graph neural networks (d2gnn)

SAND2025-01004O Defect Diffusion Graph Neural Networks (d2gnn) is a software tool that assists in the discovery of new materials for high-temperature, clean-energy applications. It uses advanced graph neural networks to model the relationship between material structures and their defect properties. The application helps predict how materials will behave under different conditions and accelerates the development of innovative materials. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Witman, Matthew [Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Li↗
DOE OSTI2024

Tusqh

SAND2025-00675O Tusqh is a software tool that generates cubical meshes in 2D and 3D and computes the homology of these meshes using persistent homology. It includes a grid cell in the output if its volume-fraction is above a selectable threshold, estimated by sampling points within the cell. Tusqh incorporates anti-aliasing algorithms to mitigate grid orientation and scale effects. It is designed for creating finite element meshes for simulations and can be used in various applications such as heat diffusion, mechanical simulations, and computer graphics rendering. The software outputs meshes in an open format compatible with downstream software. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

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DOE OSTI2024

scANN

SAND2025-00656O scANN, also known as sampling by coinflips artificial neural networks, is a software tool that estimates uncertainty in artificial intelligence by performing Monte Carlo analysis on the weight matrices of feedforward neural networks. This computationally intensive process aims to explore the potential value added by future probabilistic hardware. The program’s output helps researchers gain insights into how probabilistic neural networks work. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

SciDAC↗
DOE OSTI2024

PyTrac

SAND2025-00635O PyTrac is a software tool that analyzes and visualizes PTRAC event files generated by MCNP 6.3. It converts these files into a graph network that makes it easier to interpret individual histories. The software includes command line tools for viewing the graph data structure in both 2D and 3D formats. PyTrac also integrates with MCNP to run simulations and manage data files. This provides a streamlined approach to analyzing and understanding the complex data generated by MCNP simulations. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Nowack, Aaron [Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Live↗
DOE OSTI2024

Simple Battery Hazard Calculator

SAND2025-00455O Simple Battery Hazard Calculator is a software tool developed in Excel to analyze the electrical hazards of battery systems and determine the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for safe assembly and disassembly. It calculates potential arc flash incident energy, contact thermal hazard level, and recommends PPE based on parameters such as voltage, short circuit current, and over current protection trip time. The calculator uses a recognized method for calculating arc flash incident energy, which was previously inaccessible to most battery workers. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Rosewater, David↗
DOE OSTI2024

Automation Scripts for Feeder Analysis using CymPy

SAND2025-00330O Automation Scripts for Feeder Analysis using CymPy is a software tool that uses Python scripts to automate the analysis of power system feeders using CYME software. Utilities and researchers can use it to perform various types of analyses by leveraging the capabilities of CYME. The scripts use the CymPy library to interface with CYME and automate the analysis process. The software uses standard Python libraries along with the Eaton CymPy library. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525

Reno, Matthew↗