Agent skill
post-processing
Extract, analyze, and visualize simulation output data. Use for field extraction, time series analysis, line profiles, statistical summaries, derived quantity computation, result comparison to references, and automated report generation from simulation results.
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SKILL.md
Post-Processing Skill
Analyze and extract meaningful information from simulation output data.
Goal
Transform raw simulation output into actionable insights through field extraction, statistical analysis, derived quantities, visualizations, and comparison with reference data.
Inputs to Gather
Before running post-processing scripts, collect:
-
Output Data Location
- Path to simulation output files (JSON, CSV, HDF5, VTK)
- Time step/snapshot indices of interest
- Field names to extract
-
Analysis Type
- Field extraction (spatial data at specific times)
- Time series (temporal evolution of quantities)
- Line profiles (1D cuts through domain)
- Statistical summary (mean, std, distributions)
- Derived quantities (gradients, integrals, fluxes)
- Comparison to reference data
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Output Requirements
- Output format (JSON, CSV, tabular)
- Visualization needs
- Report format
Scripts
| Script | Purpose | Key Inputs |
|---|---|---|
field_extractor.py |
Extract field data from output files | --input, --field, --timestep |
time_series_analyzer.py |
Analyze temporal evolution | --input, --quantity, --window |
profile_extractor.py |
Extract line profiles | --input, --field, --start, --end |
statistical_analyzer.py |
Compute field statistics | --input, --field, --region |
derived_quantities.py |
Calculate derived quantities | --input, --quantity, --params |
comparison_tool.py |
Compare to reference data | --simulation, --reference, --metric |
report_generator.py |
Generate summary reports | --input, --template, --output |
Workflow
1. Data Inventory
First, understand what data is available:
# List available fields and timesteps
python scripts/field_extractor.py --input results/ --list --json
2. Field Extraction
Extract spatial field data at specific timesteps:
# Extract concentration field at timestep 100
python scripts/field_extractor.py \
--input results/field_0100.json \
--field concentration \
--json
# Extract multiple fields
python scripts/field_extractor.py \
--input results/field_0100.json \
--field "phi,concentration,temperature" \
--json
3. Time Series Analysis
Analyze temporal evolution of quantities:
# Extract total energy vs time
python scripts/time_series_analyzer.py \
--input results/history.json \
--quantity total_energy \
--json
# Compute moving average with window
python scripts/time_series_analyzer.py \
--input results/history.json \
--quantity mass \
--window 10 \
--json
# Detect steady state
python scripts/time_series_analyzer.py \
--input results/history.json \
--quantity residual \
--detect-steady-state \
--tolerance 1e-6 \
--json
4. Line Profile Extraction
Extract 1D profiles through the domain:
# Extract profile along x-axis at y=0.5
python scripts/profile_extractor.py \
--input results/field_0100.json \
--field concentration \
--start "0,0.5,0" \
--end "1,0.5,0" \
--points 100 \
--json
# Interface profile (through center)
python scripts/profile_extractor.py \
--input results/field_0100.json \
--field phi \
--axis x \
--slice-position 0.5 \
--json
5. Statistical Analysis
Compute statistics over field data:
# Global statistics
python scripts/statistical_analyzer.py \
--input results/field_0100.json \
--field concentration \
--json
# Statistics in specific region
python scripts/statistical_analyzer.py \
--input results/field_0100.json \
--field phi \
--region "x>0.3 and x<0.7" \
--json
# Distribution analysis
python scripts/statistical_analyzer.py \
--input results/field_0100.json \
--field phi \
--histogram \
--bins 50 \
--json
6. Derived Quantities
Calculate physical quantities from raw data:
# Compute interface area
python scripts/derived_quantities.py \
--input results/field_0100.json \
--quantity interface_area \
--threshold 0.5 \
--json
# Compute gradient magnitude
python scripts/derived_quantities.py \
--input results/field_0100.json \
--quantity gradient_magnitude \
--field phi \
--json
# Compute volume fractions
python scripts/derived_quantities.py \
--input results/field_0100.json \
--quantity volume_fraction \
--field phi \
--threshold 0.5 \
--json
# Compute flux through boundary
python scripts/derived_quantities.py \
--input results/field_0100.json \
--quantity boundary_flux \
--field concentration \
--boundary "x=0" \
--json
7. Comparison with Reference
Compare simulation results to reference data:
# Compare to analytical solution
python scripts/comparison_tool.py \
--simulation results/profile.json \
--reference reference/analytical.json \
--metric l2_error \
--json
# Compare to experimental data
python scripts/comparison_tool.py \
--simulation results/history.json \
--reference experimental_data.csv \
--metric rmse \
--interpolate \
--json
# Compare two simulations
python scripts/comparison_tool.py \
--simulation results_fine/field.json \
--reference results_coarse/field.json \
--metric max_difference \
--json
8. Report Generation
Generate automated reports:
# Generate summary report
python scripts/report_generator.py \
--input results/ \
--output report.json \
--json
# Generate with specific sections
python scripts/report_generator.py \
--input results/ \
--sections "summary,statistics,convergence" \
--output report.json \
--json
Typical Post-Processing Pipeline
For a complete simulation analysis:
# Step 1: Inventory available data
python scripts/field_extractor.py --input results/ --list --json
# Step 2: Extract final state statistics
python scripts/statistical_analyzer.py \
--input results/field_final.json \
--field phi \
--json
# Step 3: Analyze convergence history
python scripts/time_series_analyzer.py \
--input results/history.json \
--quantity residual \
--detect-steady-state \
--json
# Step 4: Compute derived quantities
python scripts/derived_quantities.py \
--input results/field_final.json \
--quantity volume_fraction \
--field phi \
--json
# Step 5: Compare to reference (if available)
python scripts/comparison_tool.py \
--simulation results/profile.json \
--reference benchmark/expected.json \
--metric l2_error \
--json
# Step 6: Generate summary report
python scripts/report_generator.py \
--input results/ \
--output analysis_report.json \
--json
Interpretation Guidelines
Time Series Analysis
- Monotonic decrease in energy: System approaching equilibrium
- Oscillations in residual: May indicate time step too large
- Plateau in quantities: Steady state reached
- Sudden jumps: Possible numerical instability
Statistical Analysis
- Bimodal distribution of order parameter: Two-phase mixture
- High variance: Heterogeneous microstructure
- Skewed distribution: Asymmetric phase fractions
Comparison Metrics
| Metric | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| L2 error < 1% | Excellent agreement |
| L2 error 1-5% | Good agreement |
| L2 error 5-10% | Moderate agreement |
| L2 error > 10% | Poor agreement, investigate |
Output Format
All scripts support --json flag for machine-readable output:
{
"script": "field_extractor",
"version": "1.0.0",
"input_file": "results/field_0100.json",
"field": "concentration",
"data": {
"shape": [100, 100],
"min": 0.1,
"max": 0.9,
"mean": 0.5
},
"values": [[...], [...]]
}
References
For detailed information, see:
references/data_formats.md- Supported input/output formatsreferences/statistical_methods.md- Statistical analysis methodsreferences/derived_quantities_guide.md- Physical quantity calculationsreferences/comparison_metrics.md- Error metrics and interpretation
Requirements
- Python 3.8+
- NumPy (for numerical operations)
- No other external dependencies for core functionality
Version History
- v1.0.0 (2024-12-24): Initial release
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