Using the SFR framework in practice.
This section is the entry point for organizations that want to reference, cite, evaluate against, or adopt the Simulation Fidelity Rating framework. It covers procurement, research, citation, implementation pathways, and the framework's current adoption status.
The following documents cover how different organizations engage with SFR. Each addresses a distinct aspect of practical use: who should reference which documents, how to apply SFR in procurement decisions, how to reference SFR in research, how to cite it formally, and where the framework stands in its development.
How different organizations — manufacturers, universities, motorsport, aviation, rehabilitation, military, researchers — use the SFR framework and which documents matter most for each.
→Questions to ask vendors, architecture evaluation considerations, how to apply the evidence hierarchy, and how to conduct a documentation review when evaluating a simulation system.
→How researchers can reference SFR in pilot studies, validation studies, rehabilitation research, and human performance studies. Includes suggested citation language.
→How to cite SFR v0.9 Draft in research papers, procurement documents, technical reports, and policy documents. Reference formatting for each document type.
→The framework's current status and the stages through which it advances toward a formal standard: Community Review, Independent Evaluation, Pilot Adoption, Candidate Standard, Formal Standard.
→Answers to common questions: Does SFR certify products? Does it require motion systems? Can rehabilitation programs use it? Can static systems be evaluated?
→Different organizations engage with SFR from different starting points. The table below identifies the most relevant first document for each organization type.
| Organization | Start Here | Then Read |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement team | Procurement Guidance | Evaluation Process, Classification |
| Researcher | Research Reference Framework | Canonical Definitions, Citation Guidelines |
| Simulator manufacturer | In-the-Loop Standard | Evaluation Process, Implementation Pathways |
| University or training institution | Implementation Pathways | Classification, Consequences |
| Rehabilitation program | Medical Risk Framework | Classification, Organizational FAQ |
| Policy or standards writer | Governance Framework | Citation Guidelines, Adoption Roadmap |
| First-time reader | Homepage | Canonical Definitions, FAQ |
The SFR framework is currently in its proposed standard phase. The normative corpus is substantially complete. Adoption-facing documents are in active development. The framework is available for reference and evaluation use immediately; formal adoption paths are described in the adoption roadmap.
See the full Adoption Roadmap →
An organization that references SFR in procurement documentation, research, or training standards today is engaging with a proposed standard in active development — not a ratified formal standard. This distinction should be reflected in any reference or citation.
Advancement from Stage 1 Community Review to Stage 2 Independent Evaluation requires a completed evaluation evidence record. The Validation & Evidence section defines the evidence infrastructure that supports Stage 2 advancement — including the Pilot Validation Program, the Evaluation Record Template, Inter-Evaluator Agreement tracking, and the public Results Registry.