A Cost-Effective Approach to Simulation for Electronic Warfare Systems

摘要

Electronic Warfare (EW), in general, involves denying an enemy use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) or gathering intelligence of an enemy's intended actions or capabilities through analysis of electromagnetic (EM) signals they may transmit, either intentionally or unintentionally. Simulation of the spectral environments encountered by an EW system in the field is a complex undertaking and the need for an effective and validated operational test capability cannot be underestimated, while tight budgets introduce a new dimension of complexity. This article discusses the EW environment, the EW test and evaluation process, and off-the-shelf alternatives for simulation requirements.