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The Euclid 11.13~Realizing the potential of networked simulation in Europe
Technical Paper
2002-11-0011
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Language:
English
Abstract
The term Synthetic Environment has different meanings to
different communities. The UK MoD definition is: ""A
Synthetic Environment (SE) links a combination of models,
simulations, people and real equipment into a common representation
of the world. A SE is used to provide consistency and concurrency
across previously discrete processes.""
Experience in constructing and operating complex distributed
simulation was gained from previous RTPs (11.2, 11.3, 11.14) and in
the UK with programs such as STOW (Synthetic Theater of War) and
FOAS SE (Future Offensive Air System). These projects highlighted
significant challenges to the widespread use of SEs; in particular,
they are expensive and difficult to set up, they are not reusable,
most legacy simulations cannot be easily networked. There is lack
of Central SE Database; legacy simulations were not designed with
collective scenario building in mind. The varying levels of
simulation fidelity do not contribute to the homogeneity of
scenarios.
Euclid 11.13 is a European program funded by 13 Nations. It was
set up with the aim of investigating and providing solutions to the
above problems.
This paper describes the work conducted to date on developing a
process to support the use of synthetic environments. It will focus
attention on how the process can be used to develop Air collective
training SEs.