Low Cost Solutions for Automation of Simulation Test and Reporting

Abstract

High efficiency in the conduct of flight and simulation test usually involves high costs to achieve. Traditional methods of test automation often involve expensive, customized hardware and software systems, requiring lengthy procurement and long lead times. However, automation is highly desirable as it leads to repeatability, minimizes schedule uncertainty, and maximizes asset use. Four separate areas were targeted for low-cost automation of simulation testing: Test setup, test conduct, data retrieval, and data reduction. The automation processes used were chosen based upon the following criteria: minimal program delays, minimal training, minimal workload to implement, flexibility for future uses, and compatibility with existing systems and methods. Through the use of automated processes on existing hardware and software, total time and cost required to complete complex simulation tests were greatly reduced while improving the quality of results.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 04, 1999
Accession Number
ADA368451

Entities

People

  • Richard B. Munday

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Application Protocols
  • Automation
  • Basic Programming Language
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Data Processing
  • Data Reduction
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Digital Data
  • Flight Simulators
  • Operating Systems
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Software Engineering
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.