Distributed Mission Training - How Distributed Should It Be
Abstract
The UK's MoD has funded a programme of applied research to explore the benefits to be gained from using networks of simulator, or Synthetic Training Environments (STEs), for multi-role air mission training (i.e collective training). Within the UK the use of networked simulation in this context has become known as Mission Training through Distributed Simulation (MTDS). Within the US it is known as Distributed Mission training (DMT). The Defence and Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and QinetiQ have undertaken the MoD sponsored research via a series of trials. The trials have been conducted under the banner heading of RAPTORS3. To date four trials have taken place; Ebb and Flow, SyCOE, VirtEgo and SyCLONE. All have been conducted using the synthetic Composite Air Operation (COMAO) test-bed created specifically to assess the potential of MTDS. Combat-ready, front-line aircrew and an expert White Force from the UK's Air Warfare Centre (AWC) Tactical Wing and Training have participated in all four trials. The research has indicated that there is, potentially, much to be gained from the use of networked simulation for MTDS. The question remains as to the extent that participants should or could be distributed during MTDS exercises. This is particularly pertinent if the aspiration is to use networked simulation for coalition training, because, of necessity this would require some training participants to be geographically dispersed. The last two trials therefore included a Wide Area Network (WAN) to link together research facilities in Canada, the UK and US. This paper will discuss the outcome of these trials with particular reference to SyCLONE.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA428467
Entities
People
- Ebb Smith
- Heather Mcintyre
Organizations
- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory