COURSE OUTLINE

1. Distributed Simulation & Core Technologies

Introduction to Distributed Simulation
• History of Distributed Environments
• Real-Time & Discrete Event Simulations
• Parallels in the Commercial Gaming Industry
Core Technology Concepts
• Self Contained Entity Based Representations
• Entity State/Event Communications
• Dead Reckoning & Coordinate Systems
• Simulation Management Concepts
• Industry Trend toward Distributed Models
• Distributed Environment Technologies
The Physical Distribution of the Model
• Bridging Different Architectures
• Network Packets vs. Hardware Interfaces
• Network Influences on Scalability & Performance
Standards and Data Sources
• SISO, IEEE, SEDRIS, SCORM

2. Distributed Virtual Environment Issues

Spatial Models
• Coordinate Systems & Error Mitigation
Environmental Databases & Visualization Issues
• Placing Entities & Events
• Body Coordinates and Physical Interactions
Component Technologies
• Simulation Environment Servers
• Computer Generated Forces (CGF/SAF)
• Damage Analysis & Weapons Servers
• Electronic Warfare & Environmental Effects
• Mixing Different Representation Types
• Key Issues in Mixed Model Environments?
• Visualization Technology
• Environmental Data Sharing

3. The DIS Sim. Protocol (IEEE 1278.1 & .1a)

Introduction to DIS
• What is the Current State of DIS in Industry?
• DIS 1278-200x Standards development
• Requirements for DIS Applications
• DIS Entity Level Modeling & Communications
DIS Application Types and Architectures
• DIS System Architectures
• DIS Simulation Management
• Physical and Warfare Interactions
• Modeling Directed Energy Weapons
Advanced DIS Topics
• Simulated Radio in DIS
• Transfer Control Request Protocol
• Live Entity Protocol
• Bandwidth Optimization Techniques
DIS Products and Sources
• Government & Commercial DIS Software

4. High Level Architecture (IEEE 1516.x)

Introduction to HLA
• What is the Current State of HLA?
• How is HLA different from DIS/ALSP?
HLA Briefing for the Program Manager
• Myths and Misconceptions about HLA
• Maximize HLA Benefits. Is HLA right for you?
Object Models
• HLA Object Models (Concepts, FOM’s & SOM’s)
• Defining Middleware Content and Structure
HLA Runtime Infrastructure
• Basic Configuration & Functionality
• Federation, Declaration, & Object Services
• Ownership, Time, & Data Distribution Services
• Available RTIs and Portability Issues
HLA Tools
• Object Model Development Tools
• Federation Coordination and Planning Tools
• Middleware Development Tools
• HLA Compliance Requirements

5. Advanced Topics

Simulation Design & Architecture Issues
• Hardware Selection for your Technology
• Designing for Technology Portability
• Future of Infrastructure Technology
• Can the Legacy Simulation be Recycled?
• Migration Strategies to Current Technology
Creative Connectivity Solutions
• Bridging Different Architectures
• DIS to HLA Gateway & FOM Translation Issues
• RTI Bridge Development
• Evaluating HLA FOMs for ‘Best Fit’
• RPR FOM Overview
• What Kind of Network is Required?
Advanced Data Managment Solutions
• Controlling the Visibility of Data
• Supporting Speech and Structured Audio Traffic
• Supporting Video
• Data Recording Issues & Mechanisms
Simulation in Modern Courseware
• What is SCORM?
• Web-deployed Simulation Based Courseware
• Mobile Code Considerations
• Web to DIS/HLA
• COTS Communications for Web-based Solutions