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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.

SciDAC↗
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.

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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 OSTI2025

SUNSet: The Software Understanding for National Security Dataset Repo

SAND2025-00511O SUNSet: The Software Understanding for National Security Dataset Repo serves as a repository for software understanding researchers to conduct systematic research in the field. It provides a platform for storing questions, answers, and scripts related to software programs, supporting research in software understanding. The repository is a nascent effort aimed at exploring the support needed by researchers and documenting how software understanding questions can be addressed using existing tools. The software consists of a simple database and front end interface for easy access and management of the stored information. 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.

Amon, Tod [Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermor↗
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↗
DOE OSTI2024

NetDuid

SAND2025-00238O The NetDuid library is a software tool that can manage and manipulate DHCP Unique Identifiers (DUIDs) in .NET applications. It simplifies the process of working with DUIDs by offering functionalities such as parsing, constructing, comparing, checking equality, and formatting DUIDs. The library supports various types of DUIDs, making it easier for developers to handle these identifiers in their applications. The program fills a gap in the .NET/C# ecosystem by providing a specialized tool for managing DHCP Unique Identifiers, offering a straightforward and efficient solution for developers. 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.

Engelhardt, Robert↗
DOE OSTI2024

Alice

SAND2025-00233O Alice is a PyTorch optimizer that helps improve the performance of machine learning models. It focuses on optimizing the process of training these models by using a special technique called the curvature of expectation. This technique allows Alice to make better decisions during the training process, leading to more accurate predictions. By using Alice, researchers and developers can potentially achieve better results and speed up the optimization of machine learning models. It's like having a smarter assistant that helps you train your models more effectively. 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.

Duersch, Jed↗
DOE OSTI2025

Ghidra Galore

SAND2025-00232O Ghidra Galore is a software tool that provides a test harness for running an analysis script in multiple versions of Ghidra, an open-source binary disassembler, using Docker. It allows users to understand how different versions of Ghidra evolve over time by analyzing a corpus of input files. The software includes a Python script that wraps the Docker functionality, simplifying the process of running the analysis script across different Ghidra versions. 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.

Crussell, Jonathan [Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA),↗
DOE OSTI2024

WEC as a multiport

SAND2025-00555O WEC as a multiport is a software tool that simplifies the modeling and design of ocean wave energy converters (WECs) using a multi-port network framework in the frequency domain. Users can simulate the dynamic interactions between WECs and ocean waves, optimizing energy extraction and system performance. This tool supports the analysis of complex wave energy systems, aiding in the development of efficient and effective WEC designs. 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.

Coe, Ryan↗
DOE OSTI2024

recon3d

SAND2025-00533O recon3d is a software tool that provides automated 3D reconstruction and meshing capabilities. It processes labeled 3D image data from various sources, starting from image stacks, and calculates 3D feature distributions like size, shape, and location. The software also has tools for downscaling rectilinear grid data and creating tetrahedral meshes directly from image data. recon3d can be used by novice users via the command line with a properly formatted configuration file. 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.

Emery, John↗
DOE OSTI2024

NeuroFEM

SAND2025-00525O NeuroFEM is a software tool that demonstrates a neuromorphic algorithm for solving finite element problems. It sets up a 2D finite element problem for the Poisson equation on a disk, constructs synaptic matrices, and simulates neural dynamics to solve the resulting sparse linear system. The software illustrates how the algorithm converges to the solution and plots the results, showcasing a neuromorphic counterpart to traditional methods like Conjugate Gradient or GMRES. This tool is designed to highlight the potential of neuromorphic algorithms for solving sparse linear systems, which are prevalent in various computational applications. 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 OSTI2025

ForceFinder

SAND2025-11750O ForceFinder extends the Structural Dynamics Python Libraries (SDynPy) with comprehensive tools for inverse source estimation (ISE) tasks via frequency response function (FRF) matrix inversion. The software is designed for transfer path analysis and multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO) vibration control problems. It allows users to estimate sources through various algorithms, from the basic Moore-Penrose pseudo-inverse to statistical learning methods such as Tikhonov regularization via an L-curve and elastic net regularization via an information criterion. ForceFinder uses an object-oriented framework, where all components of the ISE problem—such as FRFs, responses, and transformations—are stored in a "SourcePathReceiver" object. This software can be applied to any noise and vibration problem. 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.

Carter, Steven [Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Liv↗
DOE OSTI2024

Methods for Causal Discovery

SAND2025-11742O Methods for Causal Discovery is a software tool that is used for causal discovery from data, including predicting and visualizing directed acyclic graphs from data using traditional machine learning techniques. 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

Toadstool Deep Learning Framework

SAND2025-11741O Toadstool is a deep learning framework and support library that provides PyTorch boiler plate training and testing loops. This enables the user to remember parts and customize a callback interface. Toadstool also provides useful callbacks and other methods for deep learning experimentation. The framework also implements publicly available temperature and calibration methods, model initialization methods, learning rate schedulers, and model evaluation methods. 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.

Heidbrink, Scott↗
DOE OSTI2025

Peach analytics framework for Ghdira

SAND2025-11740O Peach analytics framework for Ghidra is a software application that runs and displays custom analyses within Ghidra. The program provides a server/client architecture to dynamically run external tools. 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.

Bradley, Jon [Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Liver↗
DOE OSTI2024

Wind Turbine Airfoil Design Tools

SAND2025-11738O Wind Turbine Airfoil Design Tools is a software tool that connects existing open-source airfoil analysis tools with optimization software to produce modern airfoil design for wind turbine applications. 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.

Maniaci, David↗