Modeling and SimulationLeadership SummitWest Coast Panel

Mission

To enhance the operational effectiveness of our joint forces and our allies by providing

superior training and analysis products, education, and exemplary research in the

field of modeling and simulation.

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DOD-focused Education and Research addressing the Science and Technology that drives creation and application of Modeling and

Simulation tools.

Contribute to the evolution of the M&S discipline

“A hiatus exists between inventors who know what they could invent, if they only knew what was wanted, and the

soldiers who know, or ought to know, what they want, and would ask for it if they only knew how much science could do

for them. You have never really bridged that gap yet.”

-- Winston Churchill, The Great War

NPS is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between Modeling and Simulation’s potential and Fleet needs.

We combine military operational expertise with technical expertise towards relevant, cost effective, sustainable solutions.

Philosophy

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Modeling & Simulation professionals who build tools (new capabilities) for

acquisition, analysis, training, test, evaluation, and planning

Acquisition, Analysis, Training, Test, Evaluation, and Planning

professionals who know how to use Modeling & Simulation tools

Business & Public PolicySystem Engineering

Human Systems IntegrationMechanical Engineering

PhysicsMeteorology & Oceanography

Space SystemsNational Security Affairs

Defense AnalysisOperations ResearchComputer Science

Information ScienceHomeland Defense & Security

Modeling & Simulation (MOVES)

Conduct research and development in the discipline of modeling and simulation towards increased capabilities for …

… all these disciplines which use modeling and simulation tools as one (among many) technique for problem solving.

Role in M&S Community

Emphasis is on the fundamental Science and Technology behind development and application of M&S tools for wide range of

consumers in: Training, Analysis, Acquisition4

Core Competencies

• Human Systems and Training– Training system design and human factors– Human performance evaluation

• Cognitive Agents and Adaptive Systems– Learning agents in rich environments– Predictive agents

• Computer Gaming, Visual Simulation, Augmented Reality– Methods for game-based training design– Highly cost efficient software and simulation development– Mixed-mode, real and virtual, simulation environments

• Standards and Interoperability– Web-Based Simulation

• Simulation Modeling for Analysis– Composable models, large-scale reusability– Experimental designs for large studies

NPS is independent and objective – answers to end users, not stockholders. Uniquely positioned to identify and address the areas

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USMC Example

• Student thesis: Forward-Observer PC Simulator (FOPCSim)– Game-based training system for Call for Fire mission– Program of record, part of Deployable Virtual Training Environment

(DVTE) • Significant military-relevant scientific advances

– Advanced integration of ISD and game design– Leveraged and validated open source gaming technology– Advanced Training Effectiveness Evaluation process for PC Simulation

• Improved NPS research agenda, faculty corporate knowledge– “Cleared Hot” training system for Forward Air Controller (Airborne)– Extensive, code, design and content reuse– Extended simulation design and validation criteria

• Graduate follow-on assignment to Marine Corps Modeling and Simulation Office

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PROGRAM OF

RECORD

Fielded solution to pressing USMC problem, provided effective management of key USMC M&S programs; advanced science;

improved education and research program

“Typical” Current Projects

• Evaluation of E2 NFO station as training platform

• Novel requirements generation process for deployed F-18 training

• Behavior Analysis Synthesis and Evaluation for Improved Training– Transition live exercise MOUT AAR tools from 2D video streams to 3D

annotated reconstruction

– Computer vision, agent technology, training design and evaluation

• AR-VAST: Augmented reality training system for shipboard crew-served weapons.

• Perceptual modeling for improved agents in games.

• Evaluation of Combat Models for IW training– III Corps emergent requirement – invaluable reach-back for MOVES

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Challenges

• Filling empty seats in classroom and labs– Enrollment of Civilians– Placement of MOVES Navy graduates

• Continued evolution of the Research Agenda and Education Program (BoK)– How do we discover the ‘unknown, unknowns’

• Improving interoperability– Open source, standards and architectures

• Immersive distance learning• Leveraging medical simulation advances• Human behavior representation• Joint, Coalition, Interagency, military-civil operations

– ITAR restrictions

• Linking academia, military and industry

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Points of Contact

CDR Joe Sullivan Institute Director

jasullivan@nps.edu(831) 656-7582

Mathias KölschAcademic Curriculum

Chairkolsch@nps.edu(831) 656-3402

Research Programs

Academic Programs

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