Distributive Interactive Simulation Network Interface for A-10 Simulator in Support of I/ITSEC '95 Conference Demonstrations

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Abstract:

To support Armstrong Laboratorys Aircrew Training Research Divisions ALHRA A-10 simulator demonstrations at the interserviceIndustry Training Systems and Education Conference IITSEC, held 29 Nov-3 Dec 1995, in Orlando, FL, a distributed interactive Simulation DIS network interface required integration. However, the current network interface design in use at ALHRA was too tightly coupled with specific host simulators and too dependent on hardware architectures. In addition current network interface software development is extremely difficult since it is limited by compiler and operating system license issues. The requirements for A-10 participartion in IITSEC 95 demonstrations provided an excellent opportunity to redesign the network interface to be upgraded from a Motorola MVME147 to an MVME 187 board and allowed the network interface to reside on a single board located inside the A-10 host chassis. The interface software was redisigned to be independent of hardware architecture, specific operating systems, ans specific host simulator systems. Although it is difficult to predict unique network interface requirements of future simulator systems, the network interface design of the A-10 simulator serves as an excellent generic foundation for future network interfaces.

Author(s):
Rakolta, Joseph
Author Organization(s):
HUGHES TRAINING INC MESA AZ TRAINING OPERATIONS DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept. Oct-Dec 1996
Pagination:
0011

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AL/HR-TP-1996-0012
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F41624-95-C-5011
Task Number(s):
B2
Project Number(s):
1123
Monitor Series:
TP-1996-0012, AL/HR**
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ATTACK AIRCRAFT, *COMPUTER NETWORKS, *DISTRIBUTED INTERACTIVE SIMULATION, *FLIGHT SIMULATION, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, SYMPOSIA, FLIGHT SIMULATORS, COMPILERS, EDUCATION, FLIGHT TRAINING, INTERFACES, COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Attack and Fighter Aircraft, Computer Programming and Software, Computer Systems
Keyword(s):
A 10 AIRCRAFT, PE63227F, WUAL1123B206
Report Date:
1996 Jul 01
Creation Date:
2007 Jan 17