EXtensible Modeling and Simulation F XMSF Workshop 8/19-8/20/2002 Modeling simulation (M&s) group e, Monterey Cali Katherine Morse moderator Topic:Modeling and Simulation Chair: Katherine L. Morse, SAIC Suggestions for Discussion Point Papers Discuss the shared goal of br gia Tech, Rel iscuss compatibity with the Joint ll Architecture 6. Sanjeev Trika, Intel Corp Explore integration bf CAl sy Monterey, M&S Co ics, Ideas for XMSF ars, ake Summary of Agreement Near Term Issues f tone ensue tt to support the Is XML always ubed for data representation or is it better used for XML-based 3D standards, e.g. X3D, already work well and Compressed steaming tle formats Reduce ce rung to nd haptics L da
10 Modeling & simulation (M&S) group Katherine Morse moderator XMSF Workshop 8/19-8/20/2002 MOVES Institute, Monterey California Topic: Modeling and Simulation Chair: Katherine L. Morse, SAIC EXtensible Modeling and Simulation Framework XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 57 Suggestions for Discussion • Discuss the shared goal of bringing working M&S applications matching real world problems into tactical use. • Discuss approaches for backwards compatibility to HLA/RTI and DIS technologies which don’t constrain emergence of new capabilities. Explore specific bridging approaches for HLA/RTI and DIS over web channels • Discuss compatibility with the Joint Technical Architecture (JTA), http://www-jta.itsi.disa.mil • Explore integration of C4I systems to augment joint common operational picture • Discuss approaches for playback capture • Identify technology availability: immediate, near-term (1-2 years), likely (3-5 years), problematic XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 58 Point Papers 1. Kalyan Perumalla, Georgia Tech, Relevance of XMSF 2. Andrzej Kapolka, NPS, HLA++ 3. Alan D. Hudson, Yumetech, The Xj3D 4. Paul Diefenbach, Openworlds, X3D Architecture & Extensions 5. Bowen Loftin, ODU VMASC, Two Aspects of Composability (for Mikel Petty) 6. Sanjeev Trika, Intel Corp 7. Simon Goerger, TRAC Monterey, M&S Considerations (for Dr. Niki Goerger) 8. Richard Puk, Intelligraphics, Ideas for XMSF XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 59 Summary of Agreements • Universal agreement on requirements and issues in original white paper • Extend current standards and address shortcomings • General consensus that XMSF has potential to support the needs of the broader M&S community • XML-based 3D standards, e.g. X3D, already work well and should be incorporated • Also work in progress on sound and haptics • Incorporate existing standards: • SCORM • SEDRIS • H-Anim • Meta data standards XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 60 Near Term Issues • What are performance and computation issues? • Scalability • Level of service for varying platforms • Graceful degradation • Is XML always used for data representation or is it better used for meta-data representation? • Compressed streaming file formats • Reduce cost of authoring and automatically converting to another format, e.g. XML to X3D • Conversion between data standards • Correlation of 2D and 3D models • Address branding, licensing, and security of data • Confidentiality and protection of data rights • Black boxing
Mid term issues Long Term Issues on about and integra Define meta data standar WVBA What is the How do we compose, display, and interpret multi namespace HWIL devices and How are aggregation and composability supp Authoring Define meta data standards for Traceability and maintenance of Use Cases Long erm Issues network optimization? Simulation control API OTBJSAFMR Forces/Combat XXI Compensating for mi Ease of us can we define Virtual, live, constructive ele = Next Steps Define xmsf Defense Impacts Implications Define M&S vision for XMSF focusing on extensibility Define mse customer basel dentify other efforts we can le 11
11 XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 61 Mid Term Issues • How do we reason about and integrate simulations with different TM mechanisms? • How do we compose, display, and interpret multi namespace documents? • How do we rapidly and repeatably integrate HWIL devices and live components? • Define meta data standards for: • Systems engineering • Valuation of data • Dynamic data acquisition • Define “need to know” mechanisms • Security • Perception-based modeling • Interest management XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 62 Long Term Issues • Define meta data standards to support VV&A • What is the process for VV&A of security mechanism extension? • How are aggregation and composability supported? • Authoring • Archiving • Selection – searching, directories, repositories • Traceability and maintenance of constituent components XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 63 Long Term Issues • How do we integrate non-simulation functionality, e.g. network optimization? • Simulation control API • Result analysis • Compensating for missing data • Ease of use for developers • Debugging support • How much of a development environment can we define interfaces to support XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 64 Use Cases • NPSNET V – Entity Based • Swapping behaviors and data models at run time • Always on, server based • < 60 entities • OTB/JSAF/VR Forces/Combat XXI • Multiple output formats from a single source • 2D to 3D correlation • Mapping between data standards and extension of meta data standards • Logistics and communications • Acquisition: sensor to shooter pairing, PH/PK • Play in parallel with major joint exercise • Construction less than 1 year and $13M • Virtual, live, constructive elements • Unified Endeavor - coalition Near Term: 1-2 years Mid Term: 3-5 year Long Term: > 5 years XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 65 Next Steps • Define XMSF • Must have this before other steps can be taken • Requires coordination w/other subgroups • Define M&S vision for XMSF focusing on extensibility and composability • What is its relationship to HLA and JMASS? • What is its relationship to the JTA? • Define XMSF customer base • Identify XMSF stakeholders • Identify other efforts we can leverage Defense Impacts & Implications Mike Zyda, co-leader
Capturing and considering it al There is a lot of stuff going on here And now, after the workshop We continue to work the white .but the "lions share" is in your hands e Diverse speakers are presenting the We look forward to hearing your comments today XMSF Definition The Extensible Modeling and s Framework (XMSF)is defined as a set of Web-base Contact information doling simulation(M&S) applications to emerge, develop and interoperate http:/ww.movesinsTitute.org/Xmsf Current work in Web Services appears to be an necessary capabilities pf Web/XML and an working heeded for M&s applications Contacts Don Brutzman 831.6562149 AndrzejKapolka 831.6562253 lark Pull moullendagmuedu Steve Fouskaninis 858266 http://www.Movesinstitute.org/xms
12 And now, after the workshop … XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 68 Capturing and considering it all There is a lot of stuff going on here!! We continue to work the white paper report n but the “lion’s share” is in your hands J Diverse speakers are presenting their considered opinions, in reaction to the workshop whitepaper We look forward to hearing your comments today XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 69 XMSF Definition The Extensible Modeling and Simulation Framework (XMSF) is defined as a set of Web-based technologies, applied within an extensible framework, that enables a new generation of modeling & simulation (M&S) applications to emerge, develop and interoperate. Current work in Web Services appears to be an appropriate basis for organizing and composing the many necessary capabilities of Web/XML and Internet/networking needed for M&S applications. Contact information http://www.MovesInstitute.org/xmsf XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 71 Contacts Don Brutzman brutzman@nps.navy.mil 831.656.2149 Michael Zyda zyda@nps.navy.mil 831.656.2305 Don McGregor mcgredo@nps.navy.mil 831.656.4090 Andrzej Kapolka akapolk@nps.navy.mil 831.656.2253 Mark Pullen mpullen@gmu.edu 703.993.1538 Katherine Morse morsek@saic.com 858.826.6728 Steve Fouskarinis steven.fouskarinis@saic.com 858-826-4407 http://www.MovesInstitute.org/xmsf
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