Echelon
Abstract
This project develops a common digital twin technical framework capable of supporting a wide variety of military RF systems. Echelon will support virtual testing of digital twin prototypes, enabling the DoD to evaluate the effectiveness of prototype systems or subsystems in realistic environments and against red threats early in development. The developed high-fidelity, multi-physics framework will enable Service research and acquisition programs to mature digital twin prototypes before purchasing extensive hardware, enabling programs to shorten the development lifecycle of current system upgrades and next-generation systems. This effort includes the hardware and software implementation of the first instantiation of the Echelon technical framework. In FY 2022, the Echelon project completed development and delivery of the initial Echelon framework increment and framework validation methodology. Leveraging this initial framework, U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force transition partners initiated development of their respective Echelon-enabled digital twins. In late FY 2022, initial work began to validate the framework leveraging these Echelon-enabled digital twins simulated within an Echelon-enabled, high-fidelity multi-physics environment. In FY 2023, Echelon transitions to Program Element 0603838D8Z Defense Innovation Acceleration for further development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- e175ce4f65ef2b740e305e62f9677c0a