TITLE:
Planning for LVC Simulation Experiments
AUTHORS:
Casey L. Haase, Raymond R. Hill, Douglas Hodson
KEYWORDS:
DOE, Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC), Simulation, Statistical Experimental Design
JOURNAL NAME:
Applied Mathematics,
Vol.5 No.14,
July
28,
2014
ABSTRACT: The
use of Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) simulations are increasingly being
examined for potential analytical use particularly in test and evaluation. In
addition to system-focused tests, LVC simulations provide a mechanism for
conducting joint mission testing and system of systems testing when fiscal and
resource limitations prevent the accumulation of the necessary density and
diversity of assets required for these complex and comprehensive tests. LVC
simulations consist of a set of entities that interact with each other within
a situated environment (i.e., world)
each of which is represented by a mixture of computer-based models, real people
and real physical assets. The physical assets often consist of geographically
dispersed test assets which are interconnected by persistent networks and
augmented by virtual and constructive entities to create the joint test
environment under evaluation. LVC experiments are generally not statistically
designed, but really should be. Experimental design methods are discussed
followed by additional design considerations when planning experiments for LVC.
Some useful experimental designs are proposed and a case study is presented to
illustrate the benefits of using statistical experimental design methods for
LVC experiments. The case study only covers the planning portion of experimental
design. The results will be presented in a subsequent paper.