The New Technology of Large Scale Simulator Networking: Implications for Mastering the Art of Warfighting

Abstract

Advances in several core technologies, particularly local and long haul networking, open up a new area in simulation: Large scale simulator networking (SIMNET). This has important implications for training warfighting skills as well as providing tools for other areas. These are discussed along with a description of new capabilities and future directions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA278600

Entities

People

  • Jack A. Thorpe

Organizations

  • Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Areas
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Command And Control
  • Computers
  • Computing System Architectures
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Databases
  • Graphics
  • Instructors
  • Local Area Networks
  • Military History
  • Network Architecture
  • Simulators
  • Students
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design