Resource Utilization Prediction and Planning for Complex Simulations

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) utilizes federated Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) simulations to characterize and predict the performance of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).Computer and network resource loading is a key challenge MDA faces in planning and running these simulations. Scenario planners are forced to create lower resolution scenarios, which fall short of BMDS fidelity test objectives. To mitigate this problem, SimVentions proposes to create a Resource Utilization Prediction/Planning Analysts Resource Tool (RUPART) that will equip simulation integrators and scenario planners with the ability to analyze simulation architectures, quantify network processing time, and identify the cause of network latencies ahead of simulation runtime.Through the collection and analysis of historical data that captures message traffic, as well as cataloging hardware and network characteristics, SimVentions proposes unique simulation architecture models and algorithms that provide a computational backend for a rich visualization component that provides predictive insight. This will equip scenario planners and integration engineers with a simulation tool to predict runtime and network resource loading; guiding scenario modifications, and network resources allocation, thereby ensuring successful completion of test scenarios.This will result in successful integration of BMDS elements and the verification of MDA test objectives.Approved for Public Release | 17-MDA-9395(24 Oct 17)