Keywords
CLOUD COMPUTING;HLA;INTEROPERABILITY;SIMULATIONSAbstract
The High-Level Architecture (HLA) is the leading international standard for simulation interoperability. Originally developed for the defence community, it is now adopted across various domains. This tutorial explores the core requirements for interoperability, flexibility, composability, and reuse—and demonstrates how HLA effectively meets these needs. The new version, HLA 4 is also introduced.
We will examine the use of HLA in Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training, Command and Control (C2) training, wargaming and analysis, and space simulation. The session will also introduce key standardized Federation Object Models (FOMs), including the RPR FOM for platform training, Link 11 and Link 16 FOMs, NATO FOM, Cyber DEM, and Space FOM.
The new version, HLA 4 introduces several new features for cloud computing, enabling scalable and on-demand simulation and training. By integrating containerization with HLA 4’s advanced capabilities, organizations can develop more flexible, efficient, and scalable simulation environments while streamlining development and deployment. This tutorial will cover HLA 4’s authentication mechanisms, Federate Protocol, and monitoring tools, highlighting their role in enhancing cloud-based simulations.
We will also address key technical considerations for training system developers, including gateways, toolchains, performance optimization, and cross-domain security implementation.
This tutorial is designed for all audiences, though a basic understanding of distributed computing concepts is recommended.
