An Assessment on Modeling and Simulation of Infrared Sensor Systems,
Abstract
Modern military systems being fielded are becoming increasingly more complex and expensive, and challenge traditional training, analysis, and test & evaluation methodologies. As a result, there is more and more pressure to use modeling and simulation throughout the development cycle of these military programs. The need for modeling and simulation, especially Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), is becoming more apparent for operational test and evaluation as well as for defining military training requirements. In the process of system design and development, we depend more on the high-fidelity deterministic and statistical modeling and simulation approaches. One thing that needs to be kept in mind is the fact these simulations are just what they are, mathematical models of systems interacting to play out a scenario and provide results. These results are analyzed and decisions are made. Therefore in order to interpret the results, it is imperative that the mathematical models represent the system and that the input data is understood. As we become more dependent on modeling and simulation, the approaches taken in generating the "synthetic real world" must take into consideration the anticipated advancements in the system being modeled. The objective of this assessment is to look at some of the methodologies used in modeling and simulation of infrared (IR) search-and-target acquisition systems, to address the generation of synthetic IR imagery, and to identify issues associated with modeling and simulating IR imagery in real time as 3rd generation IR technology matures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA363962
Entities
People
- Mitchell W. Douglas