Utility of Advanced Distributed Simulation for Precision Guided Munitions Testing

摘要

The System Integration Test (SIT) investigated the ability of ADS to support air-to-air missile testing. This report describes the outcome of the SIT, the conclusions and lessons learned, and offers observations on the implications of SIT for the general class of precision guided munitions (PGM). SIT results indicate that activities ranging from parametric analyses to integrated weapons system testing are both practical and cost effective. Through a process of inductive reasoning we can transfer some of the SIT-based specifics to the general class of PGM. In general, the elements of the SIT architectures are basic to all PGM cases. There is: (1) a launch platform or shooter; (2) PGM; (3) an intended target; (4) an operating environment (to include countermeasures); and (5) a test control center. The shooter, PGM and target can be represented in any of the three forms associated with distributed simulation: live, virtual, or constructive. We do see a transfer of the principles, design processes, and methodologies used in SIT. The SIT suggests strongly that ADS has good potential for improving PGM testing.