Interoperability Architectures

Abstract

The first paper in this series addressed the general concepts of interoperability within the modelling and simulation (M&S) realm. The next stage, within the context of the lecture series as a whole, is to examine interoperability from an integration perspective. To accomplish this, one must look at the manner in which simulations (and their components) can be bolted together. Furthermore, to ensure a complete assessment is conducted one must consider more than just the technical aspects of interoperability and integration; it is critical that one gives due attention to the organizational, cultural and economic aspects of integration as well. As such, one can state that the main challenges of interoperability and integration within the M&S realm are composed of a mix of engineering, technical and conceptual issues. The primary aim of this paper is to consider the integration and interoperability of M&S with particular emphasis on federated and distributed simulations. To address this aim it is important for one to begin with a basic understanding of the significant terms within the statement, in the context of M&S. First of all, the term interoperability is meant to imply the ability of a given system to exchange data or information, and perform its required functions in concert with other distinctly separate systems. The term integration refers to the induction or amalgamation of M&S systems into existing programmes or studies such as training and acquisition. Therefore, in simulation speak, interoperability relates to the creation of federations whereas integration relates to the application of the federations. Finally, one must also explore the issues of composability and architectures two fundamental elements underpinning interoperability and integration within the synthetic environment realm.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA470849

Entities

People

  • John K Brennan
  • Jonathan Searle

Organizations

  • Cranfield University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Simulations
  • Complex Systems
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Flight Simulators
  • Intellectual Property
  • Interoperability
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Programming Languages
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Software Development
  • Standards
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Systems Analysis and Design