Keywords
INTEGRATION;LVC;M&SAdditional Keywords not in the list above
DSEEP; ProcessLearning Objective 1
Tutorial attendees will be able to describe the 9 Steps of the Distributed LVC Event ProcessLearning Objective 2
Tutorial attendees will be able to describe the details of Step 7 Integrate & Validate the Event EnvironmentLearning Objective 3
Tutorial attendees will be able to describe the linkages between the Distributed LVC Event Process and the Event Life CycleAbstract
Integration and execution of large distributed Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) events consume substantial time and resources. While the underlying distributed LVC technologies are mature, the processes for integrating events are not. The Distributed Simulation Engineering and Execution Process (DSEEP) standard (IEEE Std 1730-2010) describes a process model for developing an event. DSEEP defines a set of seven steps divided into activities and provides representative inputs and outputs for each activity. However, the user still must instantiate the process and develop artifact templates. The development of a robust process based on DSEEP is a substantial effort.
An instantiation of DSEEP was developed based on the authors' integration and execution of many distributed LVC events. This implementation has nine steps, divided into 27 activities. This process adds two additional steps to DSEEP. One of these new steps adds tabletop wargaming to work through event requirements. The second additional step develops a digital twin of the target system. A detailed set of processes, templates, and guidance on how to perform the selected activities is provided. The process covers the integration of simulations and tactical systems to meet the objectives of the LVC event.
The goal of a Process for Distributed LVC Integration and Execution is to produce a verified distributed LVC environment to conduct an event. While distributed LVC environments can be created without using a process, not using a process adds risks to execution and analysis. The first risk is that the integration fails, and it may be difficult to discover the reason. The second risk is that the unverified environment produces invalid results that might not be apparent until the results are used.
The tutorial will provide an overview of the complete process and describes selected steps in more detail. This will provide the detailed inputs, tasks, outputs, and examples for each activity in the step. The process includes issues related to distributed LVC environments using multiple distributed simulation architectures, live entities, and cyber.
The process described in this tutorial was developed to support distributed LVC Test and Evaluation. However, the process applies to research and development, training, and experimentation. This tutorial is beneficial for anyone involved in the integration and execution of large distributed events. The tutorial is particularly beneficial for engineers tasked with planning and executing distributed events. The tutorial does not require knowledge of the DSEEP standard.