XMSF Technical Challenges workshop Contributions The initial XMSF Technical Challenges Workshop was organized to examine the following proposal: whether Web-based technologies might be applied for all forms of Modeling simulation The workshop was held 19-20 August 2002 at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey California, just prior to the NPS MOVES Open House The following briefings and white papers were presented Web/XML Internet/networking Modeling simulation Speakers Point paper contributions Don Brutzman, NPS Workshop welcome. plan of action Web/ML Group Don brutzman NPs Moderator Group discussion report like ba TECOM/MCMSMO Marine Corps Modeling Simulation Issues Erik Chaum, NUWC NATO Trilogy: Shared Operational Context brief and Transformation Cornerstone: Operational Context paper Rob Glidden, Sun Microsystems Web Services David Kwak, MITRE IT/Web Technologies integration to dod m&S and Its Future Direction Francisco Loaiza. IDA Web-Based Simulation Chenghui luo Fraunhofer CRCG XMSF Security: XML and DRM Issues Humanoid animation, SEDRIS. ADL SCORM, and Speech Ed Sims. VCom3D Application Programmer&apos s Interface XML (SAPI- ⅹ ML) Markup Andreas Tolk. ODU Avoiding another Green Elephant- A Proposal for the Next Generation hla based on the model driven architecture Phil Zimmerman, DMSo Game Boy Composability
XMSF Technical Challenges Workshop Contributions The initial XMSF Technical Challenges Workshop was organized to examine the following proposal: whether Web-based technologies might be applied for all forms of Modeling & Simulation. The workshop was held 19-20 August 2002 at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey California, just prior to the NPS MOVES Open House. The following briefings and white papers were presented. • Web/XML • Internet/networking • Modeling & Simulation Speakers Point paper contributions Don Brutzman, NPS Workshop welcome, plan of action Web/XML Group Don Brutzman, NPS Moderator: Group discussion report Mike Bailey, TECOM/MCMSMO Marine Corps Modeling & Simulation Issues Erik Chaum, NUWC NATO Trilogy: Shared Operational Context brief and Transformation Cornerstone: Operational Context paper Rob Glidden, Sun Microsystems Web Services David Kwak, MITRE IT/Web Technologies integration to DOD M&S, and Its Future Direction Francisco Loaiza, IDA Web-Based Simulation Chenghui Luo, Fraunhofer CRCG XMSF Security: XML and DRM Issues Ed Sims, VCom3D Humanoid animation, SEDRIS, ADL SCORM, and Speech Application Programmer's Interface XML (SAPIXML) Markup, Andreas Tolk, ODU Avoiding another Green Elephant – A Proposal for the Next Generation HLA based on the Model Driven Architecture Phil Zimmerman, DMSO GameBoy Composability
Internet/networking Group ark Pullen. GMu Moderator: Group discussion report Rusty Baldwin, AFIT/ENG Communication systems modeling Scott Bradner, Harvard TRansport Suleyman Guleyupoglu, NRL Collaborative Engin Enterprise AAJ Dave Laflam USA, AMSo Networking needs for Army knowledge portal Sue Numrich dmso arge-scale M&s network strategies Norbert Schiffer, Fraunhofer CRCG Communication Framework for XMSF Marcello Zuffo, University of XML Opportunities in Real Time Immersive Sao paulo. brazil Simulation visualization based on clusters of Commodity Computers Modeling Simulation(M&s) Group Katherine L. Morse, SAIC Moderator: Group discussion report Steve Carson, GSC Associates ISO. SEDRIS position paper on key challenges Paul Diefenbach, Open Worlds Advanced 3D graphics rendering Niki Delman Goerge, TRAC/ERDC Terrain and land environmental databases Alan Hudson and Justin Couch, Yumetech Interoperable Media Player Toolkit(IMP) Cristina russo dos santos Eurecom and University of Toulon, Supporting Web-based Modeling and Simulation Kalyan S Perumalla, Georgia Tech Time mechanisms and services Mikel D. Petty, ODU (unable to Semantic Composability and XMSF attend) Slides: Two Aspects of Composability: Lexicon and Theory Dick Puk, Intelligraphics Inc. Expanding the Role of Simulation Sanjeev Trika, Intel Key Opportunities for Web-based Modeling and Simulation
Internet/networking Group Mark Pullen, GMU Moderator: Group discussion report Rusty Baldwin, AFIT/ENG Communication systems modeling Scott Bradner, Harvard IP transport Suleyman Guleyupoglu, NRL Collaborative Engineering Enterprise MAJ Dave Laflam USA, AMSO Networking needs for Army knowledge portal Sue Numrich, DMSO Large-scale M&S network strategies Norbert Schiffner, Fraunhofer CRCG Communication Framework for XMSF Marcello Zuffo, University of São Paulo, Brazil XML Opportunities in Real Time Immersive Simulation & Visualization Based on Clusters of Commodity Computers Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Group Katherine L. Morse, SAIC Moderator: Group discussion report Steve Carson, GSC Associates ISO, SEDRIS position paper on key challenges Paul Diefenbach, OpenWorlds Advanced 3D graphics rendering Niki Deliman Goerger, TRAC/ERDC Terrain and land environmental databases Alan Hudson and Justin Couch, Yumetech Interoperable Media Player Toolkit (IMP) Cristina Russo Dos Santos, Eurecom and University of Toulon, France Supporting Web-based Modeling and Simulation Kalyan S. Perumalla, Georgia Tech Time mechanisms and services Mikel D. Petty, ODU (unable to attend) Semantic Composability and XMSF. Slides: Two Aspects of Composability: Lexicon and Theory Dick Puk, Intelligraphics Inc. Expanding the Role of Simulation Sanjeev Trika, Intel Key Opportunities for Web-based Modeling and Simulation
SA, 19-20 August 2002 Technical Challenges Workshop XMSF Technical Workshop Extensible Modeling and XMSF executive summary Simulation Framework(XMSF) man and Workshop organization and details son Universily(GMU) Administrative stuff Further technical discussion Gear Mason SAF S Executive summary Problems extensible wi h effective eneration of interoperable applicate. to support a new Veb litary modeling & simulat has little Dar imulation supp or operational warfighter impact on warfighter dail ily tactical opet XML-based architecture d Diverse simulations do not scalably interoperate with vide a ity/replay requirements and ercial Global systems are not yet possi ion to commo eroperable framework Web= best tech strategy best business case physical and logical"'stovepipes" prevent th Motivation Planning for change/quick start Transformational t on to meet faed to scale up Technical opportunities workshop word needs NPS, August 19-20-wele Can we useWeb technologies comon framework? MOVES Open House, August 20-22 George Mason University, September 6 Immediately precedes sIw for good participation a Easy Broader feedback: right track? what else is needed? atio Bring defense modeling/simuationlartial I MITSEC demos, Orlando Florida mainstream of usiness practice
1 Technical Challenges Workshop, Extensible Modeling and Simulation Framework (XMSF) Don Brutzman and Michael Zyda Naval Postgraduate School Mark Pullen, George Mason University (GMU) Katherine L. Morse, SAIC Science Applications International Corporation An Employee-Owned Company Monterey California USA, 19-20 August 2002 19-20 August 2002 2 XMSF Technical Workshop XMSF executive summary n Problems, motivation, strategy Workshop organization and details Administrative stuff Further technical discussion 19-20 August 2002 3 Executive summary Web-based technologies can provide an extensible modeling and simulation architecture, to support a new generation of interoperable applications Simulation support is needed for operational warfighting capabilities XML-based architecture can provide a bridge between emerging rehearsal/reality/replay requirements and open/commercial Web standards Web = best tech strategy + best business case 19-20 August 2002 4 Problems Current approaches are not compatible with effective use of emerging Web technologies Military modeling & simulation has little or no apparent impact on warfighters’ daily tactical operations Diverse simulations do not scalably interoperate with warfighting systems Global systems are not yet possible without connection to common interoperable framework ß physical and logical “stovepipes” prevent this 19-20 August 2002 5 Motivation Transformational technologies are needed to scale up defense modeling/simulation to meet real-world needs Can we use Web technologies as common framework? n Dynamic capabilities, open standards, Web business model provide lift to support government and commercial success n Easy use and open extensibility for developers and users, fueling rapid growth of interoperable simulations n Bring defense modeling/simulation/tactical support into mainstream of enterprise-wide best-business practices 19-20 August 2002 6 Planning for change/quick start Technical opportunities workshop n NPS, August 19-20 – welcome! n MOVES Open House, August 20-22 Strategic opportunities symposium nGeorge Mason University, September 6 n Immediately precedes SIW for good participation n Broader feedback: right track? what else is needed? Exemplar demonstration n I/ITSEC demos, Orlando Florida December 2-5
Project strategy panem, anguages, ar Demonstrate rapidy how these newe Workshop details :品 Workshop strategy Workshop strategy2 How to solve big problems? Divide conquer sole problems? Divide conquer Three perspectives Triage approach for all three technical areas What do we agree on: determine consensus s What do we Modeling and smu rtial uasc mework disagree on. more work neede at are most important directions hite ocument workshop and symposium results extend. com Most importan Web/XML Intemet/networking group Root 200C conference room Spanagel 254 ence room Moderator Don Brutzman, NPS Mark Puen GMU Rusty Baldwin. AFIT FCh中cC ittner CRCG TRAC Monterey s David Kwak MI Phil zimmerman. DMso ledge
2 19-20 August 2002 7 Project strategy Outline large-scale framework for next-generation Web-compatible simulation interoperability Enumerate technical components, languages, and specifications n Workshop of key researchers to refine requirements n Seek broad feedback for consensus, focus, progress Demonstrate rapidly how these new capabilities might help n Current war effort against terrorism n Homeland defense n Science, commerce, education, etc. Multi-year initiative for simulation using Web technologies? n Workshop and symposium produce strategy and white paper n Conceptual suite of applications demo at I/ITSEC in December n NPS, GMU and SAIC have started, shared strategies welcome n Further workshop in fall among existing programs?? 19-20 August 2002 8 Workshop Details 19-20 August 2002 9 Workshop strategy 1 How to solve big problems? Divide & conquer. Three perspectives nWeb technologies, XML n Networking and Internet n Modeling and simulation (M&S) White paper lays out initial basic framework n please use, extend, correct, disagree 19-20 August 2002 10 Workshop strategy 2 How to solve big problems? Divide & conquer. Triage approach for all three technical areas: nWhat do we agree on: determine consensus nWhat do we disagree on: more work needed nWhat are most important directions for further work Document workshop and symposium results n Most important outcomes may be education, direction 19-20 August 2002 11 Web/XML group: Root 200C conference room n Moderator: Don Brutzman, NPS n Erik Chaum NUWC n Rob Glidden Sun n Jack Jackson, TRAC Monterey n David Kwak, MITRE n Recorders: Steve Fouskarinis SAIC, Curt Blais NPS n Dr. Francisco Loaiza, IDA n Dr. Edward Sims, Vcom3D n Dr. Chenghui Luo, Fraunhofer CRCG n Phil Zimmerman, DMSO 19-20 August 2002 12 Internet/networking group: Spanagel 254 conference room Moderator: n Mark Pullen, GMU n Rusty Baldwin, AFIT n Scott Bradner, IESG, Harvard n Suleyman Guleyupoglu, NRL n Sue Numrich, DMSO Recorders: n Don McGregor, NPS n Dave Laflam, AMSO n Denny Moen n Steve Carson, GSC Assoc. n Norbert Schiffner, CRCG n Marcelo Zuffo, University Sao Paolo n two last-minute drops: Sandeep Singhal Reefedge, Mikel Petty ODU
Modeling simulation group Engineers'auditorium Monday agene s Katherine Morse Joerg sensus on XMSF challenges Perumalla 1030 Break out, present positions 10 minutes each :1200 Lunch break on own. Thai Hut. coffee bar Openworlds ment or r Randy's sandwiches a 1300 Grou 150 Alan Hudson, Y Dr Sanjeev Trika. In 1900 Dinner El Palomar, $18 buffet yahave mAR Tuesday Agenda XMSF website, report me, complete contributions Position papers and slides available at 130s20 Recorders can upload during sessions,or else Lunch break on own. Thai Huf, coffe bar send mail to Don(why not, everyone else does Hermann Hall basement or Randy's(Sandwiches Participants can improve/amend contributions 1300 MOVES Open House (right back here) Report revision dates September and 8 Position paper revisions Feel free to ut little need tions you,'re making lots of references and URLs. ple Administratospheria Do we want consistent formatting template? Will provide position papers with final report. 3
3 19-20 August 2002 13 Modeling & simulation group: Engineers’ auditorium Moderator: n Katherine Morse, SAIC n Mike Bailey USMC TECOM n Paul Diefenbach, OpenWorlds n Dr. Niki Deliman Goerger, USA ERDC n Alan Hudson, Yumetech Recorders: n Joerg Wellbrink, NPS n Simon Goerger, NPS n Kalyan S. Perumalla, Georgia Inst. of Technology n Dick Puk, Intelligraphics n Cristina Russo dos Santos, Eurecom, University Toulon n Dr. Andreas Tolk, ODU n Dr. Sanjeev Trika, Intel 19-20 August 2002 14 Monday Agenda n 0830 XMSF Technical Workshop Overview n 0930 Tasks: triage consensus on XMSF challenges n 1000 Break at auditorium n 1030 Break out, present positions 10 minutes each n 1200 Lunch break on own. Thai Hut, coffee bar, Hermann Hall basement or Randy’s Sandwiches n 1300 Group breakouts, discussions, triage n 1500 Break at auditorium n 1700 Plenary progress quicklook: 15 minutes/group n 1900 Dinner El Palomar, $18 buffet, will have maps 19-20 August 2002 15 Tuesday Agenda n 0815 Working groups resume, complete contributions n 1000 Break at auditorium n 1030 Plenary results session: 20-min. group reports n 1130 Final discussion: conclusions and next steps n 1200 Workshop complete! Lunch break on own. Thai Hut, coffee bar, Hermann Hall basement or Randy’s Sandwiches n 1300 MOVES Open House (right back here) 19-20 August 2002 16 XMSF website, report Position papers and slides available at n http://www.movesInstitute.org/xmsf Recorders can upload during sessions, or else send mail to Don (why not, everyone else does) Participants can improve/amend contributions Report revision dates: September 1 and 8 19-20 August 2002 17 Position paper revisions Feel free to reconsider points you’re making n but little need for duplication n clarity is key n lots of references and URLs, please Do we want consistent formatting template? Will provide position papers with final report. 19-20 August 2002 18 Administratospheria