STE One World Terrain (OWT)
Abstract
One World Terrain (OWT) is one of the Army's modernization efforts, and one of three core functions of the Synthetic Training Environment - Software (STE-SW). OWT provides a 3D global terrain capability and associated information services that support virtual replication of the physical Earth to reflect the complexities of the operational environment in support of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) for use in training. OWT enables leaders, Soldiers, and units to train in simulated complex operational environments, such as dense urban, woodland, jungle, desert, and subterranean areas before the first fight begins. OWT modernizes the Army's terrain generation capability by automatically processing raw geospatial data into a format that is editable and consumable by standard commercial tools and technologies. It provides the tools to incorporate approved geospatial information updates and local terrain surveys into the OWT foundational repository and will be used by the Synthetic Training Environment (STE) to represent the terrain in a virtual environment. In FY 2021, OWT entered the Software Acquisition Pathway. As part of the STE family of programs, OWT provides rapid and iterative delivery of its capabilities to the Training Support System/Training Management Tool (TSS/TMT) for integration into the STE-SW that supports the Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT) and future STE training systems. FY 2025 Base RDTE dollars in the amount of $11.350 million for OWT will continue development of capabilities that automatically process geospatial data into simulation ready 3D terrain for training use; provide geospatial data and models that are editable by standard commercial tools and technologies; and incorporate approved geospatial data updates and user-generated terrain captures into the OWT repository. OWT Program Office costs transitioned from OMA to RDTE based on utilization of the Software Acquisition Pathway. The OWT requirements are codified in the STE-SW abbreviated Capabilities Development Document (A-CDD) version 2, approved 2 June 2020.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- CR4_0604121A_4_2040_PB_2025
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