Functional Test Example for Distributed Interactive Simulation

摘要

Functional tests serve to document and verify the anticipated functionality of asystem prior to formal testing. Shortcomings in projected functionality rnay severely compromise the results of developmental and operational testing as well as undermine efforts to improve and acquire the needed functionality anticipated with these systems. ALthough much of the Army's current system testing is being conducted in virtual simulation such as the Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) environments, methods for conducting functional tests in DIS are not well documented. This report provides a detailed example of the method and tools used to perform a functional test of a digital command and control system in DIS-based virtual simulation. This example includes detailed functional checklists for specific system components and for generic DIS-based simulators, semiautomated forces, and supporting test bed utilities. The application of such functional test methods should improve Army testing and assist in determining the functionality needed to attain and sustain anticipated military capabilities.