VALIDATION OF AN AGENT-BASED MODEL OF AIRCRAFT CARRIER FLIGHT DECK OPERATIONS

摘要

In this paper we discuss the validation of an agent-based model of aircraft carrier flight deck operations. This model is designed to explore the effects of introducing new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related safety protocols into flight deck operations. Validating the system has been challenging, as there is little published information on flight deck operations. Data was assembled from a variety of sources, with the validation process focusing on the simulation's ability to replicate real-world data and that its response to changes in input parameters aligned with observed data and subject matter expert expectations. This poster presents the results of this validation process and discusses features of the simulation that will be added in the future.