Functional Test Example for Distributed Interactive Simulation.

Abstract

Functional tests serve to document and verify the anticipated functionality of a system prior to formal testing. Shortcomings in projected functionality rnay severely compromise the results of developmental and operational testing as well as undermine efforts to improve and acquire the needed functionality anticipated with these systems. ALthough much of the Army's current system testing is being conducted in virtual simulation such as the Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) environments, methods for conducting functional tests in DIS are not well documented. This report provides a detailed example of the method and tools used to perform a functional test of a digital command and control system in DIS-based virtual simulation. This example includes detailed functional checklists for specific system components and for generic DIS-based simulators, semiautomated forces, and supporting test bed utilities. The application of such functional test methods should improve Army testing and assist in determining the functionality needed to attain and sustain anticipated military capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA309129

Entities

People

  • Charles K. Heiden
  • May Throne
  • Paul Smith
  • Robert Sever

Organizations

  • Braddock Dunn & McDonald

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Distributed Interactive Simulations
  • Environment
  • Military Capabilities
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Test Beds
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control