PROJECTS (under construction)

Extensible Modeling and Simulation Framework (XMSF)

The Extensible Modeling and Simulation Framework (XMSF) is defined as a set of Web-based technologies, applied within an extensible framework, that enables a new generation of modeling & simulation (M&S) applications to emerge, develop and interoperate. Specific subject areas for XMSF include (a) Web/XML, (b) Internet/networking and (c) modeling & simulation (M&S). The 2004 Summary Report on the XMSF project is available here. For more information, refer to the XMSF Project Web Site.

Common Maneuver Networks (CMN) and Mobility Common Operational Picture (M-COP)

Command and control (C2) systems and modeling & simulation (M&S) systems store representations of the battlespace. In the past, these representations have been developed independently without consideration of sufficient semantic description needed to facilitate automated data interchange. Initiatives such as the US Army's Future Combat System (FCS) plans to embed M&S capabilities within the C2 architecture, raising the importance of common data and functional representations for consistent decisionmaking across the operational and simulated environments. In particular, a common representation of maneuver capabilities for mission analysis and course of action (COA) development in M&S and C2 systems is needed. The Common Maneuver Networks (CMN) and Mobility Common Operational Picture (M-COP) project is focusing on development of common semantics from/for C2 and M&S through ground vehicle mobility-related parameters and products to enable Future Force Assured Mobility.   

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Overview Graphics   

Initial efforts are working on identifying common semantics between the Battlespace Terrain Reasoning and Awareness (BTRA) decision-making product and the OneSAF (One Semi-Automated Forces) Objective System (OOS). [image: courtesy of NG/PR]

The second phase of the project includes establishing a common ontology for maneuver/mobility data and processing that can be adopted by a variety of systsms. [image: courtesy of NG/PR]

Funding   

US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and Simulation to C4I Interoperability (SIMCI) Overarching Integrated Product Team (OIPT)   

Description   

to be added: explanation on what the project does, how it works and how it contributes to make the world a better place)   

Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW) Flexible Asymmetric Simulation Technologies (FAST) Toolbox

Naval Simulation System (NSS)