Analysis and Design Tools for Live Instrumentation Infrastructures and Processes

The objective of this proposal focuses on expanding the development of an integrated, high speed data network model at the White Sands Missile Range-Test Support Network to simulate other targeted Army locations, such as the Aberdeen Test Center, theNational Training Center, the Yuma Proving Grounds and the Fort Dix, NJ Range Complex. The project will continue to utilize the standard commercial modeling and simulation technology, OPNET Modeler, which is compliant with Government architecturerequirements and Open System Interconnection (OSI) standards including Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). OPNET's proposed solution includes the research and development of a network model scenario at the new rangelocations to assess bandwidth utilization, bottlenecks in the current environment and the impact of deploying network technologies by a simulation expert. Network models will be expanded from Phase I to include the modeling of mobile communications inaddition to the current fixed architecture and provide an interface with knowledge based network management systems. Ultimately, project results will support simulation based acquisition of future range systems.