C2 Challenges for Modelling and Simulation
Abstract
It has long been apparent that modeling and simulation (M&S) should be able to provide indispensable tools for military decision-makers. However, other than specific, usually standalone, narrow-application tactical decision aids, few simulation tools are available. In general, M&S technology advancement has been driven by three application areas: training, commercial gaming, and operational analysis. Occasionally, simulations developed in these areas are modified to provide support tools for the tactical or operational decision-maker, but command and control (C2) by itself has not been a driver. This paper addresses the problem from a C2 point of view in order to derive the requirements M&S technology must meet to support C2 applications. These requirements are then matched to current M&S technology trends to determine the gaps and major challenge areas. It is contended that the main challenges are not in simulation fidelity or necessarily in simulation speed, but in the areas of simulation configurability and analysis of results.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA547133
Entities
People
- Mark G. Hazen
Organizations
- Defence Research and Development Canada