Long range artillery simulation using component based development techniques and the high level architecture

TL;DR: This paper describes the use and development of an artillery synthetic environment (SE) that will be used to support system concept development and validation for long range and smart munitions and an investigation of ISTAR requirements.

Abstract: This paper describes the use and development of an artillery synthetic environment. This SE will be used to support system concept development and validation for long range and smart munitions. It will also be used for the development of operational concepts for these weapons including an investigation of ISTAR requirements. The SE is a force level analysis tool, representing artillery batteries and company level entities. It is capable of running with a human in the loop or in a closed Monte Carlo mode. The SE has been built using a component-based development approach. The HLA FOM/SOM mechanism is used to describe the interfaces between the component simulations. Each component simulation (federate) represents a different functional area --- such as sensing, combat, and command and control. The component approach has allowed the development team to manage the level of complexity within each federate. This has resulted in a very rapid development cycle and a very flexible and extensible end product.