An Advanced Distributed Simulation (ADS) Test Implementation Methodology
Abstract
The Joint Advanced Distributed Simulation (JADS) Joint Test and Evaluation program was chartered by the Office of the Secretary of Defense in October 1994 to investigate the utility of advanced distributed simulation (ADS) technologies for support of test and evaluation (T&E). Among other things, the charter tasked JADS to "identify the critical constraints, concerns, and methodologies when using ADS for T&E." JADS has gained considerable experience in planning and conducting distributed tests and is using that experience to develop methodologies which will be passed as legacy products to the T&E community. This paper outlines a methodology developed by JADS for implementing ADS-based T&E, once the decision has been made to use ADS. The implementation methodology follows the steps given in the Defense Modeling and Simulation Office (DMSO) High Level Architecture (HLA) Federation Development and Execution Process (FEDEP) model and amplifies them by adding lessons learned from JADS testing experience. Key methodology activities discussed are the careful determination of test objectives and all appropriate requirements before design of the ADS architecture begins. Also, the importance of integration testing is emphasized. The methodology is designed to take the tester through all aspects of ADS-based test planning, designing, development/construction, check-out, execution, and reporting.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA378055
Entities
People
- Larry Mckee