XDV

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XDV The Extensible Modeling and Simulation
Framework (XMSF) Distributive Continuous
Experimentation Environment (DCEE) Viewer
XMSF for U.S.JFCOM Andreas Tolk, ODU VMASC
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Background

• DCEE has established a framework of common
  terminology for the information to be exchanged
  between components.
• The DCEE concept is open for extensions to
  emerging solutions. Use of XML, standardized
  tag-sets, web services, and web technology is
  part of the general concept of DCEE.
• The integration of DCEE and XMSF seems to be an
  obvious step.

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Objective of XDV

• XDV is intended to proof the feasibility of the
  concept for a web-based, low-cost viewer using
  open web-technology.
• Every eligible stakeholder interested in
  observing execution of the ongoing experiment can
  log into the federation and use the viewer
  software to follow the actual experiment.
• The necessary software will be executed on a
  commercial off-the-shelf PC.

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Components of the proposed XDV prototype

• (A) Web-enabled RTI services
• (B) Entity based Viewer Component
• 3D representations
• based on the NPS Scenario Authoring and
  Visualization for Advanced Graphical Environments
  (SAVAGE)
• (C) Unit based Viewer Component
• 2D/3D representations
• similar to the Naval Visualization Program (NVP)

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XDV in the DCEE Event
Entity Based Viewer
Other Participants
Web Enabled RTI
Unit Based Viewer
J9/DCEE
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Web-Enabled RTI Services

• Katherine Morse

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Entity Based Viewer Component

• Don Brutzman

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Unit Based Viewer Component

• Andreas Tolk

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Unit Based Viewer Component

• Aggregated view of the battlesphere
• C4I/Map like display
• Units
• Borders
• Control zones
• Control- and coordination features
• Not limited to actually used U.S. military
  standards
• International configurations possible
• Experimentation with alternatives possible

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Example of a Unit Based ViewerThe Naval
Visualization Program
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So what?

• This section is traditionally called summary and
  recommendations

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XDV needs your input

• Long term objectives
• J7 and J9 Requirements
• Requirements for JNTC
• Requirements for DCEE
• J6 Requirements for use within C4I
• Short term objectives
• Support the 21.-25. July 2003 event
• Definition of the scenario or vignettes to be
  visualized
• Definition of weapon systems and units to be
  displayed
• Technical Parameters
• XMSF is ready to roll, first technical meetings
  took place
• Additional input this afternoon and via
  atolk_at_odu.edu