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🔬 Resolves Issue #519: MeshGraphNet Adaptive Remeshing Questions

This PR provides a comprehensive technical explanation addressing all questions about MeshGraphNet's adaptive remeshing mechanics raised in Issue #519.

Original Questions Answered:

  1. "Does remeshing change the number of nodes?"

    • YES - Demonstrated with working code showing node count changes
  2. "Is remeshing performed during training?"

    • YES - For datasets with *_sizing suffix (e.g., flag_dynamic_sizing, sphere_dynamic_sizing)
  3. "How is loss computed with variable topology?" (Follow-up question by @paulaguti)

    • Ground truth interpolation - Detailed explanation of barycentric interpolation to new mesh topology

📚 Solution Components:

1. ADAPTIVE_REMESHING_EXPLAINED.md (2,400+ words)

  • Comprehensive technical documentation
  • Mathematical formulations for loss computation with topology changes
  • Implementation strategies for ground truth interpolation
  • Code examples demonstrating remeshing mechanics

2. remeshing_demo.py (350+ lines)

  • Working Python demonstration script
  • Shows adaptive remeshing in action (node count: 9 → 11)
  • Implements spatial interpolation for ground truth mapping
  • Computes loss with variable mesh topology

3. ISSUE_519_SOLUTION.md

  • GitHub-ready response summarizing key findings
  • Technical insights about SIZE node type (NodeType.SIZE = 9)
  • References to detailed documentation

🔬 Key Technical Insights:

  • Node Count Dynamics: Edge splitting/collapse operations actively change mesh topology
  • Training Integration: Sizing field prediction enables adaptive remeshing during training
  • Loss Computation: Barycentric interpolation maps ground truth from original to remeshed topology
  • Mathematical Framework: Complete formulation: L_total = L_physics + λ₁ L_sizing + λ₂ L_quality

🚀 Demo Results:

- Update aiohttp to address potential security vulnerabilities
- Maintains compatibility with existing codebase
- Addresses dependency security recommendations
…-deepmind#588

- Create download_polygen_models.py script for automated model downloading
- Add comprehensive documentation for pre-trained model access
- Provide multiple download methods (Python script, gsutil, wget)
- Add troubleshooting section addressing Issue google-deepmind#588 confusion
- Create requirements-download.txt for download dependencies

Addresses Issue google-deepmind#588: 'where is the face_model.tar and the vertices_model.tar'

The issue was caused by:
1. Unclear documentation about model file locations
2. Confusion about file names (face_model.tar.gz vs face_model.tar)
3. No clear download instructions outside of Colab environment
4. Missing troubleshooting guidance

Solutions provided:
1. Python download script with progress bars and verification
2. Clear documentation of all download methods
3. Correct file names and locations specified
4. Comprehensive troubleshooting section
5. Multiple fallback options for different environments

Users can now easily access PolyGen pre-trained models using:
- Automated Python script (recommended)
- Manual gsutil commands
- Direct HTTP downloads
- Built-in verification and error handling


- Fixed URL construction in download_dataset.sh to prevent double slashes
- Added comprehensive Python download script with progress tracking
- Enhanced error handling and validation for dataset downloads
- Updated README with alternative download methods and troubleshooting
- Added requirements-download.txt for download dependencies

Key improvements:
 Proper URL construction: Fixed BASE_URL to avoid double slash issue
 Python downloader: Cross-platform solution with progress bars
 Error handling: Clear error messages for 404 and network issues
 Dataset validation: Verify all required files are present
 User experience: List datasets, verify downloads, detailed progress

Addresses Issue google-deepmind#596 where users reported 404 errors when downloading
MeshGraphNet datasets. Multiple users confirmed this issue affecting
research reproducibility.

Files changed:
- meshgraphnets/download_dataset.sh: Fixed URL construction and added validation
- meshgraphnets/download_meshgraphnet_datasets.py: New Python download tool
- meshgraphnets/README.md: Updated with alternative download methods
- meshgraphnets/requirements-download.txt: Download dependencies
- Fixed broken S3 download URLs in scripts/download.sh
- Added comprehensive Python download script with progress tracking
- Enhanced error handling and dataset verification
- Updated README with alternative download methods and troubleshooting
- Added requirements-download.txt for download dependencies

Key improvements:
 Working URLs: Replaced broken S3 amazonaws URLs with working wikitext.smerity.com URLs
 Python downloader: Cross-platform solution with progress bars and error handling
 Dataset verification: Ensure all required files are present and valid
 Modular downloads: Download WikiText-103 and Freebase separately or together
 User experience: Clear error messages, progress tracking, automatic verification

Root cause analysis:
The original script used S3 URLs (https://s3.amazonaws.com/research.metamind.io/wikitext/)
which are no longer accessible, causing 404 errors and missing wiki.train.tokens files.
Fixed by using alternative working URLs from wikitext.smerity.com.

Addresses Issue google-deepmind#575 where PhD student reported FileNotFoundError:
'/tmp/data/wikitext-103/wiki.train.tokens' blocking research work.

Files changed:
- wikigraphs/scripts/download.sh: Fixed S3 URLs to working alternatives
- wikigraphs/scripts/download_wikigraphs_datasets.py: New Python download tool
- wikigraphs/README.md: Updated with alternative download methods
- wikigraphs/requirements-download.txt: Download dependencies

Credit: Solution inspired by pgemos/deepmind-research fork with working URLs.
…ixes google-deepmind#569

- Added airfoil dataset to download script (addresses Issue google-deepmind#569)
- Created comprehensive DATASETS.md guide with all dataset information
- Updated README.md with complete dataset listing and download methods
- Enhanced dataset descriptions with research applications and use cases

Key improvements:
 Airfoil dataset access: Added missing 'airfoil' dataset to available downloads
 Comprehensive documentation: Complete guide covering all 10 MeshGraphNets datasets
 Research context: Detailed descriptions for each dataset with CFD, cloth, and structural categories
 Usage examples: Training commands, evaluation, and visualization for each dataset type
 Troubleshooting: Common issues, download sizes, and solution guidance

Dataset categories added:
- Fluid Dynamics (CFD): airfoil, cylinder_flow
- Cloth/Structural Dynamics: flag_simple, flag_minimal, flag_dynamic, flag_dynamic_sizing
- Structural Mechanics: deforming_plate, sphere_simple, sphere_dynamic, sphere_dynamic_sizing

Addresses Issue google-deepmind#569 where user (MatthewRajan-WA) requested access to AirFoil Steady State
dataset mentioned in MeshGraphNets paper for research purposes.

Files changed:
- meshgraphnets/download_meshgraphnet_datasets.py: Added airfoil dataset option
- meshgraphnets/DATASETS.md: New comprehensive dataset guide
- meshgraphnets/README.md: Enhanced with complete dataset information

Impact: Enables researchers to access all MeshGraphNets datasets for CFD, cloth simulation,
and structural mechanics research as referenced in the original paper.
…e Remeshing Explanation

- Add detailed technical explanation of adaptive remeshing mechanics
- Address core questions about node count changes during remeshing
- Explain training procedures with variable mesh topology
- Demonstrate ground truth interpolation for loss computation
- Include working Python demo showing concepts in action
- Provide mathematical formulations for loss with topology changes
- Show how SIZE node type enables sizing field prediction
- Complete solution addressing all confusion in Issue google-deepmind#519

Files added:
- ADAPTIVE_REMESHING_EXPLAINED.md: Comprehensive technical documentation
- remeshing_demo.py: Working demonstration script
- ISSUE_519_SOLUTION.md: GitHub issue response

This resolves the research community's questions about:
1. Node count changes during remeshing (YES, they change)
2. Remeshing during training (YES, for *_sizing datasets)
3. Loss computation with variable topology (ground truth interpolation)
4. Implementation details and mathematical formulations
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