Modeling and Simulation Instrumentation
Abstract
The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) plans, conducts and reports on operational tests, assessments and experiments in order to provide essential information for the acquisition and fielding of War Fighting Systems. Operational Test (OT) Instrumentation collects required data from both the systems being tested and the surrounding activities for real-time test control as well as for supporting effectiveness, survivability, and suitability analysis. The Army's OPTEMPO has reduced the number of tactical units and vehicles available to support OT, making enhancement of live forces through simulation essential for testing in a realistic, operational environment by simulating tactical engagements, additional units, message traffic, effects, and terrain. ATEC OT Modeling, Simulation and Instrumentation (MS&I) funding is used to adapt capabilities from other organizations (including within ATEC), purchase off-the-shelf systems, and develop and sustain OT-unique simulation and instrumentation systems. As required, the Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) Project Manager for Instrumentation, Targets and Threat Simulators (PM ITTS) provides development and integration of major simulation and instrumentation systems. The MS&I (Sustainment and Minor Development) program funds the expertise and the adaptation, purchases, minor development and sustainment requirements that support systems undergoing OT. Costs unique to specific systems under test may require Program Manager (PM) funding.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 62C_0605602A_6_2040_PB_2017
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