The Role of Simulation in Test and Evaluation

Abstract

Simulation has an essential role in test and evaluation. It provides efficiencies in U.S. Army acquisition strategies of mission-based test and evaluation and integrated testing and training, as evident with the Boeing Engineering Development Simulator during the Apache Block III force development test and experimentation testing. Simulators provide a representative environment where testers can safely test a product's or system's mission effectiveness. Ideal for integrated testing, simulators combine developmental and operational testing as they enable safe simultaneous testing of multiple elements. Additional benefits of cost and risk reduction were realized as well as aviation doctrine development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA530397

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  • Cornelius L. Allen Jr.

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  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Authentication
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Human-Machine Interfaces
  • Infrared Countermeasures
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Situational Awareness
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Unmanned Systems

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