XMSF and Command & Control - GIG, XBML/C4I Testbed, XDV, XMSF Profiles Dr. Andreas Tolk Old Dominion University (ODU) - Virginia Modeling Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC)

Why C4ISR / M&S Interoperability Computer Assisted Training Embedded Training Simulated Based Acquisition / SMART Operational Use of M&S (Decision Support) XMSF Tolk WebSim Oct 2003 4 August 2003

Global Information Grid The Global Information Grid is defined in DODD 8100.1 The GIG is the technical vehicle of NCW The GIG will be globally interconnected, end-to-end set of information capabilities, associated processes, and personnel for collecting, processing, storing, disseminating and managing information on demand to Warfighters, policy makers, and support personnel XMSF Tolk WebSim Oct 2003 4 August 2003

Where is M&S in the GIG XMSF Tolk WebSim Oct 2003 4 August 2003

Extensible Modeling and Simulation Framework (XMSF) C4I Testbed I/ITSEC Demo

What Is Battle Management Language (BML)? BML is the unambiguous language used to: Command and control forces and equipment conducting military operations and To provide for situational awareness and a shared, common operational picture. BML is applicable in the domains of Command and Control (human forces) Simulation Systems (simulated forces) Robotics (robotic forces) Along with this definition, we offer four principles that guide our discussion of BML though the paper: 1) BML must be unambiguous; 2) BML must not constrain the full expression of a commander’s intent; 3) BML must use the existing C4I data representations when possible; and BML must allow all elements to communicate information pertaining to themselves, their mission and their environment in order to create situational awareness and a shared, common operational picture XMSF Tolk WebSim Oct 2003 4 August 2003

C4I / Simulation Interface OneSAF Test Bed Combined Arms Planning & Execution System

BML Testbed (February 2003) BML GUI Develops Digitized US Army Operations Order ODBC OneSAF TB CAPES Multi Source DB ODBC ODBC Based on the U.S. Army’s JCDB XMSF Tolk WebSim Oct 2003 4 August 2003

XMSF C4I Testbed (Phase 1) BML GUI XML/ SOAP Develops Digitized US Army Operations Order XMSF XML/ SOAP XML/ SOAP CAPES Multi Source DB XML/ SOAP OneSAF TB XMSF XMSF Based on the U.S. Army’s JCDB XMSF Tolk WebSim Oct 2003 4 August 2003

XMSF for U.S.JFCOM Andreas Tolk, ODU VMASC XDV – The Extensible Modeling and Simulation Framework (XMSF) Distributive Continuous Experimentation Environment (DCEE) Viewer

Background DCEE has established a framework of common terminology for the information to be exchanged between components. The DCEE concept is open for extensions to emerging solutions. Use of XML, standardized tag-sets, web services, and web technology is part of the general concept of DCEE. The integration of DCEE and XMSF seems to be an obvious step. XMSF Tolk WebSim Oct 2003 4 August 2003

Objective of XDV XDV is intended to proof the feasibility of the concept for a web-based, low-cost viewer using open web-technology. Every eligible stakeholder interested in observing execution of the ongoing experiment can log into the federation and use the viewer software to follow the actual experiment. The necessary software will be executed on a commercial off-the-shelf PC. XMSF Tolk WebSim Oct 2003 4 August 2003

Components of the proposed XDV prototype (A) Web-enabled RTI services (B) Entity based Viewer Component 3D representations based on the NPS Scenario Authoring and Visualization for Advanced Graphical Environments (SAVAGE) (C) Unit based Viewer Component 2D/3D representations similar to the Naval Visualization Program (NVP) XMSF Tolk WebSim Oct 2003 4 August 2003

Communication Architecture Web-Enabled RTI Client Platform Server Platform Web-Enabled Client Federate RTI RTI & Federate Ambassador Stubs Remote RTI & Federate Ambassadors Federate (or Federation) RTI API RTI API SOAP Services SOAP Services SOAP/BEEP Communications over “Internet” BEEP Communications BEEP Communications XMSF Tolk WebSim Oct 2003 4 August 2003

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XMSF Profiles XMSF profiles are Formal technical specifications for application of interoperable web based technologies Enabling composable and reusable modeling and simulation, and Facilitating enterprise integration. XMSF Tolk WebSim Oct 2003 4 August 2003

XMSF Profiles The objectives of XMSF profiles are to: Provide unambiguous specification of the functionality of components, and interfaces among components of the framework Ensure interoperability between existing and new web enabled technologies, both within M&S and in related domains Provide the necessary metadata to facilitate composability and reuse of components across multiple M&S application domains Facilitate development of new applications and services that are functionally interchangeable with existing applications and services Enable development of new applications and services that readily extend functionality for continuous evolution of capabilities XMSF Tolk WebSim Oct 2003 4 August 2003

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