Netcentric Systems Test
Abstract
The Net-Centric Systems Test (NST) Technology Area is pursuing technologies to test our ability to fight in an information age by advancing technologies that assess the interoperability, accuracy, and mission effectiveness of information systems supporting Joint Net-Centric Operations (JNO). Information systems and weapon/sensor platforms that support the kill chain in a Joint operation must provide an accurately transfer of timely data, such as target tracks, weapons allocation, mission tasking and situational assessment, as it is passed between different systems, Services and coalition participants. NST technologies advance the test tools (test planning, test execution, test control, and analysis) that enable the virtual integration of the Services’ weapon laboratories and open air ranges. Using simulations and hardware-in-the-loop laboratories, the effectiveness of Joint missions can be assessed in terms of System-of-Systems interoperability and effectiveness in executing Joint mission operations, including testing of weapons and Command and Control (C2) systems accessing and providing information to the Global Information Grid (GIG). Furthermore, the NST technology area develops new test technologies that support the assessment of systems and networks to defend against cyber attack. The NST portfolio enables the test community to “test like we fight” by replicating net-enabled, Joint mission operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 6_0603941D8Z_3_0400_PB_2012
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- Root: Test and Evaluation/Science and Technology
- Child Accomplishment: Netcentric Systems Test