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The field of modeling and simulation (M&S) has become an integral part of the systems acquisition process, augmenting design, development, and T&E while reducing program technical and cost risk. M&S can examine a broader tradespace in a shorter...
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TurboPK is a fast, powerful computer survivability/vulnerability analysis program that is used to simulate and analyze kinetic energy (KE) weapons effects, including armor-piercing projectiles, fragments from exploding munitions, and air blast. The...
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Geometric models are 3-D computerized representations of systems used to support a variety of end-uses, including engineering design and analysis, preparation of engineering drawings and schematics, configuration management, testing, technical and...
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Building on 27 years of fixed-wing survivability experience, SURVICE can provide complete support, from concept to fielding and beyond. We support all aspects of vulnerability analyses, from model generation, to design analysis of alternatives, to...
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SURVICE specializes in the survivability and effectiveness of land, air, and sea vehicle systems used by the Defense industry. Finite element models are built to demonstrate the ability of a system, from its individual components to its combined...
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The Concept The analytical plan is based on the mission. The data requirements are based on the analytical plan. The test plan is based on the data requirements.
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Tasking to support accreditation of Test and Evaluation Facilities in support of IFF Program Develop an accreditation case for T&E facilities for operational testing Applied risk-based M&S VV&A approach to facilities Approach applied successfully to...
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M&S in T&E: Cost Savings or Cost Burden? M&S use touted as “saving money in T&E” But often it seems to just cost more money Validation often the sticking point How to demonstrate that M&S are “good enough”? Validation data often are either not...
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Conference Focus The 28th Annual National T&E Conference is focusing on proper role of T&E in our Defense System Requirements Process. This paper will address: What constitutes a set of valid (supportable), measureable (testable), realistic and...
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Because there can be serious negative consequences from acting on erroneous M&S and analysis conclusions, the DOD has developed and is exercising a risk-based process for verifying, validating and accrediting M&S used in system acquisition. Basing...