Insuring Consistent Synthetic Enviromental Representation Across an Engineering Federation -- A First User Case
Abstract
This paper describes a collaborative effort between the Maritime Virtual Environment Data Specification (MARVEDS) initiative and the Integrated Ship Defense (ISD) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Pilot Program. The effort's objective is to insure a consistent synthetic natural environment as part of a comprehensive ISD simulation capability. The ISD Federation tests the ISD systems' ability to fulfill the ship defense mission, i.e., detect, control and engage. The paper will discuss the data and effects modeling needed to create a consistent environment representation for the ISD M&S Pilot Program, the process for identifying just enough environment, and the contribution of this program-specific collaboration to the larger MARVEDS specification evolution. Many M&S infrastructure efforts follow a topdown implementation approach. However, many customers need capability in the near term, to address an analysis or project-specific need. This often leads to the use of legacy systems that have embedded environments that may not be consistent across all members of the Federation. Further, all simulation must be cost-effective, including the environment representation portion. In achieving a consistent and cost-effective environment representation, the paper discusses the nature and composition of the engineering team; the development of repeatable, extensible process for performing work cost-effectively; the use of a new tool, the environment concept model; and the relationship between a project-specific environment concept model and a more general, evolving environment specification. Results of the collaboration show that it is possible to achieve a consistent environment representation using legacy code embedded within Federates. Further, there is a repeatable process, which fosters consistency, independent of the Federation implementation configuration.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA444526
Entities
People
- Christopher Chadbourne
- Douglas S Clark
- Timothy Neel