Applicability of DSDS Simulation Modeling System to ESD System Acquisition Problems.

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Abstract:

The primary objective of the Performance Modeling and Simulation Project is to acquire computer-communications system performance modeling tools for use during the conceptual phase of C3 system acquisitions. These tools will assist the Electronic Systems Division Program Offices ESD POs and supporting MITRE personnel in performing conceptual-phase system engineering activities and analyses. Four such modeling systems -- NASAs DSDS Data Systems Dynamic Simulator, TRWs PERCAM Performance and Cost Analysis Model, Hughes DASDDPM Design Analysis SystemDistributed Data Processing Model, and Martin Mariettas ARES Automated Requirements Engineering System -- have been examined. This report presents the results of implementing five benchmark problems using the batch version of DSDS and discusses how DSDS might be made more useful to ESDMITRE. The benchmark problems were developed to assist in the evaluation of modeling systems. DSDSs applicability to these problems is presented, followed by an overall evaluation of DSDS and a discussion of potential enhancements to the system.

Author(s):
Fryer, Jeffrey K.
Author Organization(s):
MITRE CORP BEDFORD MA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0029

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
MTR-8187, ESD-TR-81-114
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-81-C-0001
Monitor Series:
TR-81-114
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, *COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS, *COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, TEST AND EVALUATION, ACQUISITION, COST ANALYSIS, FAILURE, COST MODELS, COMPUTER GRAPHICS, COMPUTER PROGRAM VERIFICATION, DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING, POISSON EQUATION, DEBUGGING(COMPUTERS), BENCH TESTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Computer Systems, Command, Control and Communications Systems
Keyword(s):
DSDS(Data Systems Dynamic Simulator), ESD(Electronic Systems Division), C3(Command Control and Communications), Distributed data processing, LPN MITRE 522M
Report Date:
1981 Feb 01