A Fidelity Analysis Tool for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Training Systems

The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Instructional System Development (ISD) Integrated Product Team (IPT), with its prime contractor the Lockheed Martin Company (LMCO), has initiated the definition of the complex JSF training system. The ISD process defines selected training media in high level terms, which do not define the fidelity requirements in sufficient detail to support preparation of performance specifications. The purpose of this SBIR is to “develop innovative procedures and software tools that will aid in … selection of the most appropriate levels of fidelity for the training devices and the process by which the simulator specification will be based on training objectives.” VSAT’s approach will optimize fidelity by identifying requirements that cost effectively support performance of training tasks and missions. Based on the work done in Phase I, as well as the needs of the JSF ISD process, the objectives of Phase II of this SBIR are to: develop the fidelity identification and specification process (FISP), develop a fidelity identification and specification tool (FIST) to support the process, integrate the FIST with LMCO ISD tools while automating the process to the maximum extent possible, and demonstrate and validate the process and tool.