FPH98-S058-212430

4.1 simulation Application Programming Interface (API) research, proposal, and development examine the afsim framework to identify and propose an appropriate interface between afsim and the frankenwez Weapon Engagement Zone (WEZ) tool. The integration of the frankenwez tool should support the existing First Ann Arbor Corporation (FAAC) developed air to air missile simulation models, the existing argo based air to air missile simulation models as well as native afsim based missile models. Consideration should be given to both the extensive afsim C++ plugin architecture and component based framework, the FAAC simulation controller interface, the tmap argo interface, and the frankenwez architecture. A successful integration will enable afsim models to leverage frankenwez wezs to initiate engagements against simulation targets. Recommendations for the approach should also consider the integration/usage of additional future models developed by FAAC as well as other models developed through the use of the FAAC simulation builder and the integration of additional argo models. Additionally consideration should be given to generating the data needed by the frankenwez tool for WEZ computations supporting the various missile models. Generating this data may require the execution of many flyouts by a particular missile against varying threat locations, speeds and headings and may require modifications to afsim engage or other supporting tools for data generation. The subcontractor shall conduct these design, implementation, and testing efforts in conformance with the following requirements: 4.2 architectural collaboration 4.2.1 the subcontractor shall collaborate with ist afsim architecture smes to ensure effective integration of afsim and frankenwez. Collaboration shall focus on optimized design and implementation, consistent with best practices of both tools. Collaboration may include, but is not limited to, periodic design reviews, Interface Control Documents (ICD), etc. As determined by the development team. The collaboration shall occur beginning with R&D and continue through product delivery. 4.3 upgrade research and design 4.3.1 the subcontractor shall conduct a requirements analysis effort in which functional and information requirements are defined for each upgrade. Based on government defined requirements, the subcontractor shall conduct literature research on technologies, tools, and methodologies that are promising in addressing any challenges associated with development or enhancement of the upgrade. This research will assess the state of the art in M&S technologies, tools, and methodologies and the subcontractor shall leverage the findings of this research for the development and enhancement of the various afsim M&S technologies. 4.3.2 the subcontractor shall develop an M&S design and approach relevant to each upgrade. The design will identify all M&S technologies, tools, and methodologies required for development of the enhancement including, but not limited to, desktop M&S tools, constructive simulations, virtual simulations, hardware in the loop (HWIL) simulations, afsim plugins, flight test, multidisciplinary design activities, and application of related tools/techniques needed to develop, evaluate, analyze, and mature aerospace systems technologies. The design will also include planning for the systematic development of the identified M&S technologies, tools, and methodologies in order to achieve the specific objectives and requirements of the afsim upgrade. Finally, the design will allow for: 1) modeling of various levels of fidelity and abstraction; and 2) simulation architecture design that provides for a comprehensive and flexible enhancement, suitable for implementation across all specified M&S hardware and software. (cdrl A005, A007, A008, A015, A016, A017, A018, A019, A020) 4.4 upgrade implementation 4.4.1 based on requirements analysis, technology research, and the M&S design, the subcontractor shall complete development of the identified M&S technology. Development will be conducted according to standard best practices and in accordance with any practices defined by the program management team, afsim model manager, Configuration Control Team (CCT), or afsim architect. The subcontractor shall use spiral development approaches to minimize the development time, cost, and technical risk to design, develop, and test the new or enhanced M&S technology. 4.4.2 the subcontractor shall author conceptual model documentation, detailed model design documentation, and a description of the model function. Reviews will be scheduled to approve the modeling approach before proceeding to software development phase. 4.4.3 the subcontractor shall author material suitable for use in the afsim analyst/developers manual. The material will detail the models intended function, use, and any details relevant to the algorithms, assumptions, or methodologies on which the model S function is based. Contributing material will be formatted consistent with templates provided by afsim model management to promote efficient adoption into the analyst/developer manuals. (cdrl A008, A013, A020, A024) 4.5 upgrade testing 4.5.1 the subcontractor shall develop a test plan describing a proposed methodology for evaluating the intelligibility, operability, and effectiveness of each M&S technology or afsim enhancement. The plan will define test objectives, experimental design, data reduction and analysis procedures, candidate measures of function, performance, effectiveness, user workload, subject requirements and training, simulator requirements, and simulation environment requirements. Testing will be designed to verify function, validate response (where appropriate), and ensure complete integration with the afsim framework and other relevant models. Reviews will be scheduled to approve the testing approach before proceeding to the software testing phase. 4.5.2 the subcontractor shall perform software design, development, integration, and validation testing for each completed development task, according to a government-approved acceptance test plan. The subcontractor shall characterize completed testing by providing a detailed description, objective measures of effectiveness and performance, and testing results.

Dynetics

$131,976.95

June 1, 2020

Dayton, Ohio 45431-1161 United States

DCS Corporation

None

FA865015D2516-FA865019F2936

Enterprise Modeling Simulation And Analysis

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) [DoD - USAF - AFMC]

Not Reported

AC12 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research

Cost Plus Fixed Fee

Beavercreek Township, OH 45431 United States

None

Full And Open Competition