Remote Distributed Simulation Kits for Team Decision Making
Abstract
The first of its kind prototype Internet-based distributed team simulation software offering full portability and based exclusively on the Java programming language has been completed. SynTEAM (Synthetic Team Evaluation and Modeling), an inexpensive research/training simulator, will allow commanders to remotely configure scenario 'kits' from a library of kit exercises in an effort to study a variety of team-based command and control decision behaviors. While the current simulator is programmed as an AWACS weapon director's platform, it has been designed to provide rapid prototyping for other military applications. The simulator development program includes: audio/video streaming, intelligent agent applications, graphical measures of quantitative information, and telephony and other messaging vehicles to keep commanders abreast of real-time and off-line scenario events. We are currently developing extensions to the SynTEAM Internet Simulator for the 'SynTEAM Federated Internet 2 Architecture Project (SFIA)'. The goal of SFIA development will be creating network technology that will make it possible to: (1) unite AFOSR simulation programs by creating a common set of protocol standards and tools that will allow integration of multiple simulators in support of Joint Battle space training directives, and (2) configure these standards to be directly compatible with the broad-band connectivity provided by ATM Internet 2 technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 13, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA395170
Entities
People
- Robert P. Mahan
Organizations
- University of Georgia