Integration of Models & Simulations into the Evaluation of Theater Missile Defense Battle Management, Command, Control and Communications (BM/C3)

Abstract

Models and simulations (M&S) provide an analytical representation of complex systems that can be used in the evaluation of those systems in their operating environment. M&S, combined with other test methods such as Hardware in the Loop Tests (HWILTs) and live test events, form a very powerful and valuable tool for the test and evaluation of complex systems. The incorporation of M&S allows the test program to be better focused on the critical evaluation areas. The early use of M&S in the system analysis, requirements definition, as well as system test and evaluation provides for a more comprehensive system engineering process. This paper presents a strategy for the integration and use of models and simulations (M&S) in a complex Battle Management Command, Control and Communications (BM/C3) Test and Evaluation (T&E) Program. M&S are needed to assess the contribution of BM/C3 to the interoperability of various missile defense systems operating in a Family of Systems (FoS) context in a theater of operations. Models and simulation will be incorporated into the TMD FoS T&E program using the principles of the Simulation Test and Evaluation Process (STEP). FoS T&E will be conducted to demonstrate program development and system performance throughout the life cycle of the FoS. Analysis will be the primary evaluation tool in the early phase of each increment. M&S will be used in pre-test planning and prediction as well as post-test analysis. FoS level exercises will be conducted to assess the interoperability and performance of the FoS Based on data gathered from the live events, M&S will be used to assist in model V&V activities. This model test model paradigm will be repeated throughout the development and evaluation efforts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA370531

Entities

People

  • Dan A. Bodeker Iii
  • David C. Butler

Organizations

  • Boeing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Battle Management
  • Command And Control
  • Complex Systems
  • Cycles
  • Defense Systems
  • Early Warning Systems
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Interoperability
  • Life Cycles
  • Model Tests
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapon Systems

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.

Technology Areas

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