Brief on Missile Defense Agency Modeling and Simulation - National ...

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BMDS Evaluation Strategy
“The BMDS performance evaluation strategy is to
develop models and simulations of the BMDS and
compare their predictions to empirical data collected
through comprehensive flight and ground testing to
validate their accuracy, rather than physically testing all
combinations of BMDS configurations, engagement
conditions, and target phenomena.”
LTG Patrick O’Reilly, Director, MDA
February 25, 2009 Testimony to the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee
on Strategic Forces
MDA has implemented a BMDS simulation based acquisition by:
• Revising the M&S Program to focus on BMDS Capability Assessment and
• Refocusing the BMDS Test Program to support data collection for M&S Validation
Approved for Public Release
12- MDA-7017 (24 September 12)