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Comprehensive Mine and Sensor Comprehensive Mine and Sensor Simulation Simulation Functional Overview Functional Overview Mid Self Deputy Director, Modeling & Simulation CECOM RDEC Night Vision & Electronic Sensors Directorate [email protected] 703-704-1285

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Page 1: Comprehensive Mine and Sensor Simulation Functional Overview Mid Self Deputy Director, Modeling & Simulation CECOM RDEC Night Vision & Electronic Sensors

Comprehensive Mine and Sensor Comprehensive Mine and Sensor SimulationSimulation

Functional OverviewFunctional Overview

Mid SelfDeputy Director, Modeling & Simulation

CECOM RDEC Night Vision & Electronic Sensors

[email protected]

703-704-1285

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Intelligent Munitions SystemIntelligent Munitions SystemConceptConcept

Remote deployment 15 – 50 Km Rocket, Mortar, Helo, AVN

Extended communications Air and/or ground relays

Networked, smart engagement strategy

Tactical Tactical UGSUGS

Tactical Tactical UGSUGS

Troop Cdr

Intelligent Intelligent Munitions Munitions

SystemSystem

Intelligent Intelligent Munitions Munitions

SystemSystem

UA CDR

ARES

AREMS

15 Km

40 - 50 Km

Economy of Force

Precision Strike

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Smart UGS ClusterSmart UGS Cluster

4 multi-mode sensors working as an integrated cluster 3 non-imaging

acoustic/seismic nodes Each node as 3 microphone

array Cluster gateway node with

imaging & non-imaging sensors

Cluster computes target classification, range and line of bearing estimates based on acoustic/seismic sensor response

When target range < 500m, cluster cues IR sensor to LOB and captures an image

Image and target report are sent to Human in the loop controller

CommRelay

NSfOF Cluster Coverage Area

~ 500 m

~ 200 - 400 m

CommRelay

NSfOF Cluster Coverage Area

~ 500 m

~ 200 - 400 m

Acoustic footprint from ABFA

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Smart UGS ComponentsSmart UGS Components

Gateway with imaging IR sensors 8 lbs 1 per M87A1 volcano canister

Cluster 1 Gateway 3 Pointers Equivalent to 155 mm M718

RAAM payload

Non-imaging “pointer” node 2.5 lbs 3 per M87A1 volcano canister

Stowed

36 cm

Deployed

96 cm

Non-imaging Sensors

Comm module

Processor

Power source

12 cm

12 cm

12 cm dia

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Generic IMS ModelGeneric IMS Model

Smart UGS Field Support the munitions

field Target recognition, ID, and

BDA Target location & tracking

for supporting IDF Feeds the FCS C4ISR C2 FCS Battle Command

System Universal Controller Intelligent Munitions

Wide Area Top Attack Munition (WATAM)-AT/AV

Smart Munition (SM)-AT/AV/AP

CommRelay

SUGS Cluster Coverage Area

2 WATAM~ 20 SM

~ 2

00

m

2 WATAM~ 20 SM

~ 2

00

m

2 WATAM~ 20 SM

~ 500 m

Integrated suite of sensors, C2 system &

munitions

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Intelligent Munitions SystemsIntelligent Munitions Systems

Wide area top attack munitions 3 microphone acoustic

array Seismic sensor Target classification Range & LOB estimation Engage when closest point

of approach < 100 m

Smart AT Munitions Single microphone

acoustic array Seismic sensor Target classification Range & LOB estimation Engage when target range

< 5 m

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UGS/IMS ControlUGS/IMS Control

All FCS vehicles have common C2 system UGS/IMS share common sensor architecture and

communications UGS/IMS controller is a SW module that runs on

the common C2 system UGS/IMS gateway module communicates via

standard FCS combat net radio LOS range approx 8 km

UGS/IMS communicate using a standard message and data structure Sensor Interface and Access Management System

Any controller can initialize and assume control of an UGS/IMS cluster

Control can be passed from one controller to another

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UGS Reporting to the NetworkUGS Reporting to the Network

UGS cluster generates target reports each time they detect a target

Gateway node in the field filters these reports before sending them to a controller to prevent the field from constantly chattering (and to reduce simulation network load)

Gateway node uses three criteria: Target reports are re-transmitted after a configurable

timeout (default timeout is 1minute) Reports are transmitted once the target moves a

configurable distance (default distance is 500m) Report is sent immediately if the acquisition level is

upgraded

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UGS Controller ModelUGS Controller Model

Human in the loop controller receives the target spot reports sent by UGS clusters

Controller maintains a database of targets reports When a target spot report is received, the report is fused into the

target database using the following algorithm: Quad-tree lookup is performed for existing targets using a

configurable region of interest ROI is scaled according to reported velocity, so that fast-moving targets are

fused properly For targets close enough to report location, target types are compared If existing target with compatible type is within query region, the

targets are considered to be same Existing or previous target’s location and velocity are updated If the spot report provides more detailed information than the database had

on the target, then the target type and acquisition level are upgraded If no target with a compatible type is within the query region, or no

targets are within the query region, a new target is generated Targets, which are not updated for a configurable amount of time, have

their acquisition certainty downgraded Once the certainty reaches zero, the target is removed form the database

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Comprehensive Mine and Sensor Comprehensive Mine and Sensor Server (CMS2)Server (CMS2)

Redesign of CERDEC NVESD/ ARDEC FSAC Comprehensive Mine Simulator

Operates as a server to primary force-on-force simulation engine (OneSAF Testbed, JCATS, etc)

Allows large scale simulation of mines or distributed sensors with minimal network burden

Scaleable to the simulation environment and task Models may run on multiple processors or machines Low to high fidelity

Physics-based sensor models NVESD Acquire IR search and target acquisition model ARL Acoustic Battlefield Aid ERDC CRREL Seismic Rule-of-Thumb model

System models Composable “UGS’ model (can vary sensor configurations) Conventional and smart AT and AP Dispersion patterns for a variety of deployment mechanisms

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CMS2 Data Flow ArchitectureCMS2 Data Flow Architecture

OTB 1 Publishes environment

variables1 Publishes target state

data (truth)1 Publishes “deployment”

event for creation of UGS/IMS field

Calculates target damage state

1 Sends target damage to network

CMS2 1 Instantiates UGS/IMS field1 Publishes location & status of

individual mines/UGS Computes in-field go/no-go

message completion & delay UGS/IMS go dormant until

interaction with target entity1 Monitors target locations/states1 Sends detonation event to SAFOTB Target entity enters UGS/IMS

ROI Calculates Pd/Pc/Pr Calculates estimated target

range & velocity Calculates target track2 Sends/updates target “spot”

report from field2 Sends detonation event to

controllerCES Simulates

tactical network & comms effects

MITL Controller Monitors field activity Sends commands to field

(arm / detonate / neutralize / etc)

1

22 / 3

3

2 / 3

2 / 31 = Ground truth2 = Perceived truth w/out

comm effects3 = Perceived truth with

comm effects

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CMS2 “Federation”

Subsystem Model Data or Model ServicesSubsystem Model Data or Model Services

CMS2 CoreIMS “Platform” (System) ModelIMS “Platform” (System) Model

CMS2 ArchitectureCMS2 Architecture

Command & Control Logic

Sensor Fusion Model

Target Tracking

Model

Other as

required

Contractor Provided Models or DataContractor Provided Models or Data

Attack Logic

Infrastructure / Infrastructure / Terrain Terrain

Library / Map Library / Map GUI / RTI GUI / RTI

Interface / etcInterface / etc

ImageServerComms

MunitionsModel/Data

AcousticModel/Data

SeismicModel/Data

Other as required

Contractor Provided Models or DataContractor Provided Models or Data

Sub-system Models

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““00thth” Order Multi-mode Sensor ” Order Multi-mode Sensor

UGS Parameters for HeavyTracked Vehicle

Probability of Classification Given

Detection (PClass|Det )

1.000.350.500.25

>1.00>0.35>0.50>0.25

0.600.250.350.15

1.000.350.500.25

2.000.701.000.50

Heavy Tracked

Light Tracked

Heavy Wheeled

Light Wheeled

Probability of Classification Given

Detection (PClass|Det )

Pclass|Det=0.85

0.600.250.350.15

1.000.350.500.25

2.000.701.000.50

Probability ofDetection (Pdet)

Radial Ranges (km)

Pdet = 0.70 @ 2 km

Pdet = 0.85 @ 1 kmPdet = 0.95 @ 0.6 km

Radial Ranges (km)

PClass|Det=0.95

PClass|Det=0.85

Acoustic/Seismic/Magnetic Ground Sensor Model

Look up tables derived from higher fidelity model

Pclass|Det=0.95

PDet=0.95

PDet=0.85

PDet=0.70

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11stst Order Acoustic Model Order Acoustic Model

Rule-of-thumb look up tables generated by the Acoustic Battlefield Aid

Variable target, terrain, and environmental parameters

Based on field derived data

CMS2 implementation 10 specific targets 4 generic targets Low / medium / high speed Day vs night Light vs moderate-heavy wind Open grassy vs forested terrain Gentle rolling vs mountainous

terrain

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11stst Order Seismic Model Order Seismic Model

Rule-of-thumb look up tables generated by ERDC CRREL seismic model Modular algorithms based on hi-

fidelity simulation Field derived target and

environment approximations Low computational burden

CMS2 implementation 3 generic targets (tracked /

wheeled / human) Variable speed APG homogeneous costal

("normal" silty sands) YPG homogeneous desert

aluvium (strong sandy attenuation)

CRTC unconsolidated glacial till (highest attenuation)

Target Forces

x/t

x

xzxyxx

fzyxt

u

3-D Propagation Physics

Geology andTopography

INPUT

INPUT

Signature(Sum of

Harmonics)

Signal Level(Propagation)

BackgroundNoise

(Empirical)

Geophone Deployment

Transfer Function

SensorThresholds

DetectionInformation– Bearing– Range– Track – Class(w/Statistical

variations based on field observations

EnvironmentParameters

Target(Type, speed,

direction)

Target and Environment Sensor System

InputOutput

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““22ndnd” Order Acoustic/Seismic Model” Order Acoustic/Seismic Model

Currently evaluating two approaches for a dynamic, real-time implementation of AFBA and Seismic ROT models

Background model to generate on-the-fly look up tables Specific to sensor, terrain location, environment Periodic updates to accommodate environment changes

Incorporate algorithm modules directly into CMS2 Scalability Requires synthetic target signature generators for both spectra

Each block below represents a run-time code module or library input

Signature(Sum of

Harmonics)

Signal Level(Propagation)

BackgroundNoise

(Empirical)

Receiver Directivity Index/

Geophone Transfer Function

SensorThresholds

DetectionInformation– Bearing– Range– Track – Class

(w/Statistical variations based on field observations

EnvironmentParameters

Target(Type, speed,

direction)

Target and Environment Sensor System

InputOutput

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Acoustic/Seismic Sensor Fusion Acoustic/Seismic Sensor Fusion for Target Locationfor Target Location

Acoustic model (ABFA) outputs a single target location estimate with an error estimate (circular ellipse)

Seismic model outputs “n” sample estimates of target location Generally an ellipse with

better range than azimuth accuracy

NVESD computes weighted center of mass and error estimate of the “n” samples

We then compute a weighted center of mass of the intersection of the 2 ellipses

Easting

No

rth

ing

Location error output from Acoustic model

Location error output from seismic model

UGS center of mass

Area of intersection

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Example Acoustic Detection Example Acoustic Detection ModelsModels

Day / Flat / Forest Day / Flat / Grass

Night / Flat / Forest

NSfOF UGS Cluster – light wind

Night / Flat / Grass

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1

<300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 1650

Range (meters)

T72

BMP

ZIL131

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1

<300 450 600 750 900 1050

Range (meters)

Pro

bab

ility

of D

etec

tion

T72

BMP

ZIL131

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1

<300 450 600 750 900 1050

Range (meters)

Pro

ba

bili

ty o

f D

ete

cti

on

T72

BMP

ZIL131

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1

<300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200

Range (meters)

Pro

bab

ility

of D

etec

tion

T72

BMP

ZIL131

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Example Target Location ModelsExample Target Location Models

NSfOF UGS Cluster – seismic sensor components1024 samples per second2 second integration time

Tracked Vehicle Coastal Region at 400m

Line of Bearing STD = + 5 deg; Range STD = + 46 m

Average Location Error = + 53 m

Tracked VehicleCoastal Region at 800m

Line of Bearing STD = + 10 deg Range STD = + 71 m

Average Location Error = + 125 m

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Traditional Software Design Traditional Software Design ApproachesApproaches

Top-Down Design Advantages: Cohesive system architecture due to

higher-level abstractions Disadvantages: Minimal code reuse, potentially poor

performance Bottom-Up Design

Advantages: Efficient, reusable code Disadvantages: Hard to foresee how low-level pieces

will serve overall architecture

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Software Development ApproachSoftware Development Approach

Bi-Directional ('Sandwich') Design Top-Down: Application-level components based on

Architectural Design Patterns Bottom-Up: Simulation Libraries, each written to satisfy

a domain-specific requirement Top-Down portion is relatively simple because we

use well-known solutions Most of our time is spent developing domain-

specific libraries

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Software HierarchySoftware Hierarchy

Invoke Open-Source Libraries

UC

Simulation Libraries

Snap ServerCMS2GEC

Applications

GUI Libs: GLCanvas, GnomeUtils, GTK2Scheme, MapGUI, MapRenderer, Overlays, Symbols

Interface Libs: ALCES, DaVinci, DIS 2.0.4, JVB, SEM

Miscellaneous Libs: GeomUtils, Coordinates, Joysticks, NITF, ATM, XMLUtils

Roam Libs: RoamCore, RoamContext, RoamPluginManager, BasePlugins, SimPlugins, ShapeFile

Sim Libs: CommEffects, Detection, Entity, Munitions, Sensors, TargetDatabase

Scheme Libs: scheme-access, config-system, command-line, data-streams, scheme-utility, shader-libBase Libs:utility, multicast, threadlib, data_streams, sim_utility, sim_math

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CMS^2 DesignCMS^2 Design

CMS^2 represents mines and sensors internally as individual, high-fidelity 'field entities'. Field entities are assembled from component objects

such as target sensors and warheads. New field entities may be assembled from existing

components by modifying data files. No programming effort is required as long as the necessary components exist.

Field entity behavior can be modified without re-compilation by modifying scripts and data files. This can even be done at run-time.

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CMS^2 DesignCMS^2 Design

Component objects encapsulate all data and logic need to model themselves. Existing components include: Target sensors

Tripwire, Pressure fuse, Tiltrod, Acoustic (ARL model), Seismic, Magnetic, Passive IR

Munitions AP warhead, AT warhead, Shape charge, Top-attack fly-

out, grenades Mine Casings

Metallic, Plastic, Wooden Miscellaneous

Transmitter, Receiver, Antenna, CPU, Battery

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CMS^2 DesignCMS^2 Design

Field entities are grouped into fields. Fields are a convenient, familiar concept that allow the

user to manipulate large numbers of entities as a whole. Fields reduce network load. CMS^2 publishes one

message that describes an entire field instead of a separate message for each entity within that field.

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CMS^2 DesignCMS^2 Design

Scalability CMS^2 can represent very large numbers of field

entities without reducing modeling fidelity. Geometric algorithms are used to eliminate all out-of-range

target-sensor pairings. Performance data is pre-calculated whenever possible.

Example: ARL statistical detection tables. Efficient coding practices streamline the target detection

process. A single CMS^2 workstation has modeled 140,000 mines

while tracking 25,000 target entities.

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CMS^2 DesignCMS^2 Design

Current work Extract the CMS^2 simulation module into a separate

back-end process. Implement a controller process which manages multiple

back-ends running on separate processors or workstations.

Modify the CMS^2 GUI to communicate with the controller process.

When complete, a user will be able to create and simulate millions of mines and sensors through a single CMS^2 GUI at the existing level of fidelity.

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Simulation LibrariesSimulation Libraries

Define domain-specific vocabularies ('interfaces') Usable (and reusable) at the binary level Encapsulate and establish resource management

policies Encapsulate algorithms

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Library AdvantagesLibrary Advantages

Flexibility/Adaptability Can be used in the native environment of any experiment or

system Examples: UACEP (DIS), LSI Capstone (JVB), C4ISR OTM

(DaVinci) Can be composed in different ways, depending on

requirements (scalability, simplicity, reliability) Doesn't require us to predict future environments

Reusability Approximately 85% of the code written for CMS^2, UC, Snap

Server, and other applications is in the simulation libraries Changes to a library are reflected in all applications that use it

Scalability Not limited by the scalability of communication infrastructure Programs that use libraries are as scalable as the libraries

themselves Libraries scale up and down

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Implementation DetailsImplementation Details

Algorithms are encapsulated for easy upgrading Examples: GLCanvas, SymbolRenderer

Each library sets resource management policies Examples: LibDetection

Libraries make no assumptions about the process environment Examples: LibDIS

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IMS “Platform/System” SimulationIMS “Platform/System” Simulation

Utilize CMS2-Armament Server Federation as the “system” simulation of IMS UA / FCS warfighter-in-the-loop simulations (Generic IMS) LSI SoSIL integration and interoperability testing (contractor specific designs) IMS PAT support and augmentation (contractor specific designs)

Utilize CMS2 as surrogate T-UGS to provide Layer 1 sensor information to IMS PM-RUS is funding use of CMS2 to support FCS T-UGS development

Utilize Government-LSI defined data/messaging interface (Sensor Data Link) between the IMS field and the FCS network Sensor Data Link (SDL) data and message framework under development by

PM-NV/RSTA and NVESD SDL will be the “standard” interface from T-UGS to FCS C2 network CMS2 readily supports implementation of tactical messaging interface to

support IMS in the SoSIL Migrate to MATREX simulation architecture when that environment

becomes mature and available Armament server is core component of MATREX PM-FCS has previously funded integration of CMS2 into JVB CMS2 architecture readily supports “decoupling” of embedded sensor services

IAW the proposed MATREX architecture NVESD is tracking the migration of JVB to MATREX

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IPS

3+

IPS

1&

2

CMS2 “Federation”

IMS HW/SW-in-the-Loop Simulation IMS HW/SW-in-the-Loop Simulation (Proposed)(Proposed)

Tactical CS / UC Surrogate

CMS2 CoreOTB

ImageServer

Tactical C2 Net

HWIL Tactical IMS Net

IMS Innerfield Simulation Net

Engage MgrGateway Prototype

Munitions / SensorPrototype

Comms

Tactical C2

C4I Gateway

Tactical MessageXLATOR

MunitionsModel/Data

AcousticModel/Data

SeismicModel/Data

Target Emulator

Other as required

Contractor Provided Models or Data

FireSim

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Other Features & Planned Other Features & Planned UpgradesUpgrades

DIS message interface Spotted PDUs Signal PDUs

HLA interface JVB FOM MATREX FOM migration

Tactical message interface (XML) Heartbeat (periodic entity status and SA update) Contact report (target acquisition)

Target track database Correlation algorithm to minimize multiple reports on same target

2nd Order sensor algorithm implementation Sensor Data Link message interface Improved acoustic/seismic fusion algorithm ATR implementation for UGS imagers Additional sensor types (magnetic, impulse radar) Embedded intra-field communications & network model Integration with external communications effects server

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FCS InteroperabilityFCS Interoperability

PM-NV/RSTA is funding the definition and development of Sensor Data Link as a proposed new standard Migration of SLP messages to Joint Variable Message Format

transport protocol LSI reviewing for incorporation into FCS architecture

NVESD is funding Sensor Interface and Access Management System (SIAMS) Provides the data structure and messaging formats for the NSfOF ATD Provides a flexible prototyping methodology to develop new

message/data requirements and data management techniques FCS LSI is responsible for developing a sensor data management

architecture for FCS PM CCS is responsible for developing a command and control,

and information architecture for integrating IMS with FCS and T-UGS

SDL/SIAMS provides a common framework for the basis of the interface from IMS & T-UGS to FCS CMS2 architecture supports the implementation of tactical messaging

(SDL) to support or stimulate the development and testing of tactical or sensor command and control systems

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Sensor C

omm

. interface

Sensor F

usion

AP

I

IMS

T-UGS

Soldier

Cluster IVSystems

Common Data & Message Interface

(Sensor Data Link)

FC

S N

ET

2

Recommended FCS Interoperability Recommended FCS Interoperability ApproachApproach

FCSInformation

Management Layer

NET1

C2

(local)

Target Msg.Status Msg.Self-Position Msg.

Attack Guidance

Tasking

Tasking

Target ReportsStatus Msg.Self-Position Msg.

Tasking

CMS2

Target Msg.Status Msg.Self-Position Msg.

Target Msg.Status Msg.Self-Position Msg.

UGS/IMSControl

FusionRaw data

Fused data

SensorPerformance data

Tasking

Target Msg.Status Msg.Self-Position Msg.

Tasking

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Development MethodologyDevelopment Methodology

Spiral development of PM-NV/RSTAs proposed Sensor Data Link standard

Requirements development and prototyping demonstrations using NVESDs SIAMS and DSIF development environments

Focus on standards to govern how sensor data is integrated into the common operating picture Compatible with the current Tactical Internet, but structured to take

advantage of a future, and more robust FCS TI Define a common means to store, catalog, and maintain, and

then facilitate the transfer of sensor data Evolve from focus on unattended systems to an architecture

that addresses tactical sensor interfaces: Vehicle or platform to-from a remote sensor Remote communications gateway to-from a remote sensor Vehicle or platform to-from an on-board sensor Soldier to-from soldier-carried or weapon mounted sensor Ground control or processing station to-from a remote sensor

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The SIAMS effort is divided in two parts:1. The development and implementation of a message protocol – (Sensor

Data Link & future extensions called “Portable Sensor Data” (PSD) – that communicates between sensor systems and control stations

2. The development of a Sensor Information Management Layer (SIML) to facilitate the communication between distributed sensor systems and Command and Control Systems

SUAV

UGV CETS

UGSSI

ML

Legacy Sensors PSD Translator SDL

C 2

API

MC2

M&S

SEAMS

FBCB2...

Data Link/Network Encryption/Special Functions

User Application Header String of Data Key/Data Structures

Sensor Cloud SDL/PSD

Sensor Cloud SDL/PSD

SIAMSSIAMS((Sensor Interface and Management System)Sensor Interface and Management System)

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Bit Steam View of Transmitted Bit Steam View of Transmitted MessageMessage

Data Link/Network Encryption/Special Functions

User Application Header String of Data Key/Data Structures

Portable Sensor Data

SDL Message

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Identify the Information to be SentIdentify the Information to be Sent

Example: Spot Report/Target Detection Fields

•Date Time Group (DTG)•Sensor SYSTEM Type•Self Location•Self Heading•Self Speed•Sensor (Component) Type•Search Area:

•Field of Regard - Left•Field of Regard - Right•Maximum Range

•Target Track:•DTG•Target Reference•Target Location•Target Heading•Target Speed•Target Identification•Target Classification•Target Image (file)*

*Depending on File Size, Bandwidth, etc. the image may be included or sent separately.

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Generate the PSD Message PortionGenerate the PSD Message Portion

“Data Key”

Field 1,Field 2,Field 3,…,…,Field NDTG (ZULU)

Year, Month,Day, Hour,Minutes,Seconds

SYS TYPE

System Name (e.g., UGV)

SELF LOCATION

Latitude,Longitude,Altitude MSL,Datum

SELF HEADING

Degrees (True North)

SELF SPEED

Speed (m/s)

COMP TYPE

Type (e.g., FLIR)

SEARCH AREA

Left FOR (deg)Right FOR (deg)FOR Max Range

The SIAMS Message is formed by the concatenation of the desired data structures.

TARGET REF

Reference No.

TARGET LOC

Latitude,Longitude,Altitude MSL,Datum

TGT HEADING

Degrees (True North)

TGT SPEED

Speed (m/s)

TARGET ID

Type/ID

TARGET CLASS

Reference No.

TARGET IMAGE

<Filename.jpg>

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Complete the Bit Stream and Complete the Bit Stream and TransmitTransmit

DTG (ZULU)*

Year, Month,Day, Hour,Minutes,Seconds

SYS TYPE

<SystemName>

SELF LOCATION*

Latitude,Longitude,Altitude MSL,Datum

SELF HEADING*

Degrees (True North)

SELF SPEED*

Speed (m/s)

COMP TYPE

FLIR

SEARCH AREA*

Left FOR (deg)Right FOR (deg)FOR Max Range

TARGET REF*

Reference No.

TARGET LOC

Latitude,Longitude,Altitude MSL,Datum

TGT HEADING*

Degrees (True North)

TGT SPEED*

Speed (m/s)

TARGET ID

Type/ID

TARGET CLASS

Reference No.

TARGET IMAGE*

<Filename.jpg>

The “PSD” Portion is packed into the User Data Portion of the overall SDL Bit Steam

Other necessary components are assembled (e.g., User Application Header, Network Header/Footer)

Bit Steam is then transmitted as a complete message

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Summary Summary

CMS2 provides a proven and affordable platform to support such simulation and experiment events Government owned software 2-4 PC servers can support simulation with 10,000’s of

entities CMS2 is now the primary simulation tool being

used to represent and support development and evaluation of UGS and IMS Networked Sensors for the Objective Force ATD Spider APLA Intelligent Munitions Systems for FCS Tactical UGS UA MBL