Missile System Simulation at the Advanced Simulation Center

This document discusses the objectives and benefits of simulation in developing and fielding missile weapon systems, summarizes the current state of simulation technology as it exists at the Advanced Simulation Center, and presents the ASC Advanced Simulation Center RF radiofrequency environmental modeling philosophy, capability, and techniques. The following key simulation elements are developed 1 Simulation realism is achieved by utilizing seeker and guidance electronics hardware in the simulation, 2 Environmental models are crucial in achieving realistic seeker-in-the-loop missile guidance simulations, 3 Models of the proper level of complexity must be selected based upon simulation objectives and seeker sophistication, 4 Verification and validation of both environmental models and the simulation are necessary for confident use of simulation results, 5 Customer participation in defining goals, objectives, and requirements is essential to achieve a successful simulation, 6 A simulation support program should evolve in conjunction with the missile system development program, with complexity being added as required, resulting in a mature simulation with the proper fidelity to support the fielded system, and 7 Key benefits of such a simulation support program encompass both management savings in resources and technical contributions to system understanding and effectiveness. Author