Evaluation of Net-centric Command and Control via a Multi-resolution Modeling Evaluation Framework
Abstract
Net-centric transformation and its associated practice of portfolio management require Department of Defense (DOD) managers to understand the effects various net-centric command and control (C2) services have on operational outcomes. This paper discusses an approach developed by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate the technical, functional, and mission effectiveness of C2 processes and services in a complex, hybrid architectural environment. The complexity of that environment arises from the need for legacy C2 systems and newly-developed net-centric processes and services to interoperate in a common environment. The JHU/APL approach uses scenarios to bound the mission space to be evaluated and employs simulation techniques to represent and execute the scenarios with differing levels of fidelity. Simulation types include constructive, virtual, and live simulations. The technical evaluation results obtained from the simulations can be combined with estimated deployment, operations, and maintenance costs to facilitate a combined technical/cost comparison among service offerings from competing portfolios. Thus, this scenario- and simulation-based evaluation approach is expected to help DOD managers make better-informed, best-of-breed decisions regarding which net-centric C2 services should be deployed in an operational environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA463891
Entities
People
- Paul D. North
- Steven L. Forsythe
- Valerie B. Barnes
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University