Agent-based Multi-missile Interception Simulation Tool Using Distributed Pursuit-evasion Game

In the Phase I effort, IAI, its consultant, Dr. Jose B. Cruz, Jr., and Lockheed Martin MS2 have proposed and implemented agent based game theoretic multiple missile defense simulation tool and support algorithms. The simulation tools support: 1) clear comparison and evaluation of different missile interception strategies; 2) High performance guidance strategy which can seamlessly work on both midcourse and terminal interceptions; 3) Efficient resource management algorithm which can optimally deal with interceptor deployment, weapon/sensor allocation, launching waves, etc. 4) Improvement of estimation accuracy for different complex clutter environments; 5) Better integration of different modules of guidance, estimation, resource management, knowledge base, etc. 6) User-friendly comparison and evaluation of different missile interception strategies. In Phase 2, we will refine and significantly expand our framework, especially the game theoretic resource management and Differential Game Guidance law type M algorithm. We will also leverage our existing experience on joint ATR and tracking to develop an end to end simulation prototype, which will be made available to MDA and AFRL. We will also team with Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors to perform test.