Asymptotic simplifications for hybrid BEM/GO/PO/PTD techniques based on a Generalized Scattering Matrix approach Original Research Article

In this paper we describe a new hybrid weak coupling of asymptotic GO/PO/PTD techniques, Boundary Element Methods (BEM) and Finite Element Method (FEM) based on the FACTOPO Domain Decomposition Methodology (DDM). Thus, the modular domain decomposition approach already assessed with exact techniques such as BEM and FEM is conserved, with the utilization of GO/PO/PTD techniques, resulting in an important reduction of CPU time during parametric studies. As the coupling scheme between asymptotic and exact methods is based on the Lorentz reciprocity theorem, the external structure of the large object is considered perfectly conducting. The accuracy and efficiency of this technique is assessed by performing the computation of the diffraction and radiation by several test-objects in a multi-domain way, cross compared with reference integral equation results.