LVC Simulation Solutions

SAIC M&S LVC Solutions

SAIC provides end-to-end modeling and simulation (M&S) solutions across the three domains: Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC). Each of the solutions below delivers state-of-the art technology in each of their domains. Each solution is capable of full systems integration, interoperability, and reuse across multiple domains through One Semi-Automated Force (OneSAF^®).

• Synthetic Environment Core (SE Core): The common synthetic environment for virtual simulation
• OneSAF: The constructive domain and virtual simulation toolkit
• OneSAF-VBS2™ Connectivity for three-dimensional reality
• Simulator Product Line: The virtual domain

SE Core: The Common Synthetic Environment for Virtual Simulation

SE Core is the U.S. Army's Common Virtual Environment initiative to link virtual training simulation devices into an integrated and interoperable training system. It is driven by the vision of transforming military training and creating dynamic, capabilities-based training across the full spectrum of service, joint, interagency, intergovernment and multinational operations. SE Core provides a common synthetic environment (SE) core with an embedded toolkit of virtual, reusable components common to multiple training simulation systems worldwide. Its common virtual simulation architecture links simulations into an integrated, dynamically composable, training capability that supports battlefield operations, capability sustainment training, and mission planning/rehearsal. SE Core provides an open architecture that is non-proprietary and fully supports extension as new requirements arise.

SE Core Development and Integration

SAIC began work on SE Core in 2005 under the U.S. Army's Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command (STRICOM). SAIC has defined a virtual simulation architecture (VSA), implemented common virtual components (CVC) and modified One Semi-Automated Force (OneSAF) to support the virtual simulation domain. Today SAIC is the lead developer and integrator of new technologies and capabilities into SE Core for the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Program (PEOSTRI).

• Download the SE Core Product Information (139k PDF file*)
• View a video on the SE Core

OneSAF: The Constructive Domain and Virtual Simulation Toolkit

OneSAF is a composable, next-generation computer-generated forces system that can represent a wide range of operations, systems, and control processes, from individual combatants to brigade. It builds on and is integrated with SE Core to make simulations real and fully interoperable in the two-dimensional world. OneSAF simulates the full range of operations with multiple levels of fidelity from the physics of the brigade and battlefield to the behaviors of individual warfighters and manned and unmanned vehicles within it. OneSAF provides the set of automated, composable, extensible and integrated tools for creating the full simulation lifecycle from scenario development through after-action review. Development of OneSAF was driven by the U.S. Army's mission and three critical needs:

• Reducing the duplication of investments by eliminating the need for multiple simulations
• Fostering interoperability and reuse of common components
• Meeting M&S requirements.

OneSAF is U.S. government open source software. Standards-based and adaptable, OneSAF shortens simulation development cycles and reduces development costs. Users can compose new entities, units, groups, behaviors, and scenarios with little or no programming. The OneSAF community is comprised of multiservices, the defense industry, and international. To inform and educate current and potential users, OneSAF holds annual user conferences in Orlando, Florida. Both user and developer training are provided and SAIC delivers the 5-day OneSAF developers course.

OneSAF-VBS2: The Three-Dimensional Virtual Environment

Advancing the application of computer gaming technology in military training, SAIC developed a distributed interactive simulation (DIS) connection between the Virtual Battlespace 2 (VBS2) engine and the OneSAF environment. OneSAF-VBS2 provides a three-dimensional representation of the real world and immerses the warfighter in the LVC domains. For more information about OneSAF-VBS2:

• Download the OneSAF-VBS2 Product Information (140k PDF file*)

Simulator Product Line: The Virtual Domain

SAIC's expanding virtual simulator product line provides efficient, cost-effective, flexible, measurable and trackable immersive training for warfighters. SAIC's Common Driver Trainer (CDT) product line provides the foundation for effectively and efficiently training soldiers on tracked and wheeled combat vehicles using high fidelity vehicle cab variants integrated into the CDT system.

SAIC's CDT simulator product line integrates commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology and features more than 100 high-fidelity, cutting-edge, operationally-relevant simulations and scenarios in various terrains, weather conditions, and times of day. The CDT platform provides a six-degrees of freedom (DOF) motion base which delivers a realistic feel and drive in the execution of various driver training scenarios. The CDT platform includes automatic student scoring, after-action review, and training record management along with a scenario development tool among other features. Additional scenario development and system customization is available.

Today the CDT product line consists of five vehicle cab variants including CDT Stryker® Variant (CDT/SV); CDT Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Variant (CDT/MV); CDT/MV with interchangeable dash panels for the RG31L, RG33, Caiman, MaxxPro®, Cougar® and the All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV); CDT Tank Variant (CDT/TV) M1A1 and M1A2; CDT Tank Engineering Variant (CDT/TEV) Joint Assault Bridge and Assault Breacher Vehicle; and the CDT Mobile Variant.

• Learn more about the Virtual Simulator product line

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