Moving Towards Unmanned Systems Live Virtual & Constructive Interoperability
Abstract
Innovative technological advances have enhanced the capability of Unmanned Systems contributing to warfighting capabilities in support of both operational and tactical objectives. The full capability of Unmanned Systems, is obtained only if uninterrupted transfer of vehicle control, and sensor data dissemination can occur rapidly across command and control echelons. Interoperable Unmanned Systems are powerful assets in a network centric environment. NATO has been at the forefront of identifying the need for standardization and the promotion of interoperability for Unmanned Systems and has defined the STANAG 4586 protocol. This protocol identifies the standard interfaces required for shared asset control and data dissemination by defining five levels of interoperability. The Naval Air Systems Command's (NAVAIR) Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department conducts ground-based testing of avionics systems, weapons systems, and platforms. Within its facilities, simulators and stimulators are used to provide immersive realistic environments to Systems Under Test (SUT). These systems are placed in one of IBST's anechoic chambers and tested using a combination of simulation and stimulation, to provide radio frequency, electro-optical, and laser stimuli replicating real signals. Modeling and Simulation (M&S) is a necessary component to bring these stimulators together in a coherent environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA513843
Entities
People
- Anuradha Simlote
- Christopher Latham
- Kirk J. Bonnevier
Organizations
- Naval Air Systems Command