Validating Human Behavioral Models for Combat Simulations Using Techniques for the Evaluation of Human Performance

Abstract

As Department of Defense (DoD) leaders rely more on modeling and simulation to provide information on which to base strategic and tactical decisions, simulation credibility becomes more important. Prior to their use in simulations and analytical studies, DoD models are required to undergo the verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) process in an attempt to establish an acceptable level of credibility. In general, the human behavioral model validation process, as outlined by the Defense Modeling and Simulation Office (DMSO), is not extendable to meet requirements for validating the varied and complex behavioral models in use or under development for DoD simulations. This paper reviews several issues with validating human behavior representation (HBR) and identifies potential practices for enhancing the validation process for current and future human behavioral models for use in or application to combat simulations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA495197

Entities

People

  • Simon R. Goerger

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Bayesian Networks
  • Cognition
  • Combat Simulations
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Human Behavior
  • Motor Skills
  • Multiagent Systems
  • Neural Networks
  • Probability
  • Psychology
  • Simulations
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation