Electronic Combat Integrated Test Facilities
Abstract
Electronic combat integrated test facilities (ECITFs), through a combination of simulated and actual hardware-in-the-loop, provide capabilities for testing and evaluating weapons systems hardware and software in a controlled ground test environment. These facilities consist of anechoic chambers connected to various simulation and instrumentation laboratories. These simulations stimulate the actual weapon system into performing as it would in a real-world environment. A complete Category I facility represents a significant investment in test facilities and equipment, estimated to cost $400 million ECITFs and their associated simulation laboratories are classified in one of four categories. Category I facilities provide full combat environment simulation capabilities and allow factors such as tactics, strategy, and multi-platform effects to be evaluated. These facilities enable testing to be conducted in full many-on-many electronic combat environment simulations, including enemy, friendly, and neutral forces. Category I facilities can accomplish all required test functions. Initially, our objectives were to review the justifications for developing multiple ECITFs and to evaluate the applicable internal controls. Our objectives were expanded, at the request of members of the Maryland congressional Delegation, to evaluate the methodology and evidence used to support the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) cost comparison report that identifies alternatives for developing Navy and air Force ECITFs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 16, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA377697
Entities
Organizations
- Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense