Comparison and justification of science and technology needs for modeling and simulation across the Department of Defense
Abstract
Modeling and Simulation (M&S) provides the unique capability for humans to put themselves into an environment, a place, and/or a time to which they cannot otherwise go. Over the last 15 years, M&S has grown considerably in capability and importance, especially for military purposes. Decisions about all aspects of the military enterprise are commonly assisted with simulation. Strategy documents throughout the Department of Defense (DoD) often mention the power of computer simulation to portray alternative futures and assist decision makers. For the same 15 years, each of the military Services conducted many studies to evaluate M&S deficiencies, nominate areas for science and technology (S&T) investigations, justify solutions, and program remedies. One can fairly characterize the S&T needs for M&S across DoD as: shared needs, minimal collaboration, unsteady or nonexistent funding, and little progress. Delay in funding the S&T research to improve M&S tools will continue degradation of important M&S capabilities. This paper proposes areas where S&T investments are needed to improve M&S capabilities.
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