Extending MRMAide for Multi Resolution Federation Planning and Development

In order to reuse models and simulations and integrate them with C4I systems, developers must deal with issues surrounding differences in resolution and fidelity for both the data representations used by models and the algorithms represented in the models themselves. The Army is searching for tools to aid in the identification, visualization, comparison, and ultimately the alignment of simulation and C4I system data that enable better overall comprehension of modeling disparities amongst a federation of varying resolution simulations and differences in the data representation between federates and C4I systems We propose to develop enhancements to our MRMAide (Mixed Resolution Modeling Aide) toolset, which enables the integration of multi-resolution models and simulations at the component, entity, and federate level. We propose to enhance MRMAide to address Multi-Resolution Federation Planning and Development by extending MRMAide's current methodology to support (1) the alignment of multi-resolution data and data mapping, including C4I data, (2) the resolution of differences in the algorithms used by different representations, including design patterns through Base Object Model (BOM) concepts, and (3) better alignment with the Federation Development and Planning (FEDEP) Process Model. This will enable MRMAide to support the end to end design and development of multi-resolution federations.