DoD MS Human Capital Strategy 20101202 - Modeling & Simulation ...

KNOWLEDGE AREA
Description
Design and Build Models
Interoperability Concepts
Concept of Interoperability The ability of a model or simulation to provide
services to, and accept services from, other models
and simulations, and to use the services so
exchanged to enable them to operate effectively
together. An example of interoperability is the Air
Force’s Virtual Flag exercise that consists of
constructive simulations and virtual stimulators
that provide a synthetic environment for training
forces. “Distributive Interactive Simulation is a
government/industry initiative to define an
infrastructure for linking simulations of various
types at multiple locations to create realistic,
complex virtual worlds for the simulation of highly
interactive activities” [IEEE Std 1278.1-1995]. DIS
integrates traditional simulator technologies with
computer communication technologies to create a
system that provides a common battlefield on
which the various simulators can interact in active,
real-time situations. [Little, 2002]. The Aggregate
Level Simulation Protocol (ALSP) is a combination
of software and protocols that allows disparate
simulations to communicate with one another.
Interoperability Issues Most M&S users still lack the services they desire.
Many potential M&S applications (e.g., Command
and Control Warfare (C2W), logistics, Operations
Other Than War (OOTW), space systems,
manufacturing and Command, Control,
Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I))
have not been addressed adequately.
Understand domain concepts (7
surfboards)
Identify M&S opportunities and
challenges
Opportunities Opportunity(ies) that M&S provides a given unit
Challenges Challenges of using M&S for a given unit
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