2017 I/ITSEC - 8250

Distributed LVC Event Integration and Execution (Room S320B)

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 IEEE Std 1730-2010 Distributed Simulation Engineering and Execution Process (DSEEP) standard presents a process model for the development of an event. However, the user still has to instantiate the process and develop artifact templates. Based on the experience of the integration and execution of many distributed LVC events, an instantiation of two of the seven DSEEP steps has been developed. This tutorial provides a detailed set of processes, templates, and guidance on how to perform step 5 Integration and Test Simulation Environment and step 6 Execute Simulation steps. The tutorial also describes how the products produced in the first 4 steps are used the subsequent steps. The process covers the integration of simulations and tactical systems to meet the objectives of the LVC event. 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.