Embedded Simulator Test Evaluation Monitor (ESTEEM) To Improve Distributed Mission Training

摘要

The Embedded Simulator Test Evaluation Monitor (ESTEEM) is an innovative network simulation performance monitoring system that will enable researchers to understand and quantity the performance of simulation while it is being conducted. ESTEEM will measure simulation latencies and accuracies, identity and pinpoint sources of problems, provide status and entity information, and immediately display information to the researcher. ESTEEM is based on a multiprocessor computer running the Linux Operating System with a real-time extension incorporated to provide deterministic performance. A global positioning system (GPS) capability provides accurate time-stamping of each piece of data and correlation of data gathered at multiple simulation nodes. A variety of data-gathering subsystems enables ESTEEM to measure simulator signals. The system will enable researchers to conduct experiments evaluating the interactive performance of network simulations, human pilots, and simulation participants.