ADST, Version Description Document for the BDS-D PVD 1.0.0
Abstract
This Version Description Document (VDD) contains a functional description of the Planned View Display (PVD) software, all modules in this release are identified by version number, a set of build instructions, installation procedures, identification of any known problems, release notes and any essential data relationships that are part of this 2 April 1993 release of the BDS-D PVD 1.0.0. Soldier in the loop simulators exist at the Aviation Test Bed (AVTB) located at Ft. Rucker, Alabama and the Close Combat Test Bed (MWTB) located at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. The simulators include Rotary Wing Aircraft (RWA, only at Ft. Rucker), M1 tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Fixed Wing Aircraft (FWA), a Management, Command and Control system (MCC), Non Line of Sight Vehicle (NLOS, located at Ft. Knox only), and, finally, a Semi-Automated Forces system (SAFOR). The PVD is a stand-alone system which is connected to the Simulation Network (SIMNET). It's function is to provide a map based 'Gods eye view' of one or more distributed simulation exercises. The PVD can display the entire terrain database or selected regions via menu selection. Vehicles in the distributed simulation are represented by small icons that show that vehicle location and hull/turret orientation. Intervisibility between vehicles on the terrain can be displayed. The PVD can remotely control the datalogger and stealth vehicle.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 02, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA282808
Entities
People
- Carl Swanson
- Lynn Thompson
- Pete Peterson
- Rick Bright