Applying Simulation to Equipment Test and Evaluation

Abstract:

The fundamental purpose of T&E is to provide essential information to decision makers, verify and validate performance capabilities documented as requirements, assess attainment of technical performance parameters, and determine whether systems are operationally effective, suitable, survivable, and safe for intended use. Thus, T&E planning and test results play an important part in the equipment acquisition process. Simulation as a key tool, when properly employed, provides the T&E community with valuable information. However, simulations are not a total substitution for physical T&E events. Careful selection of the simulation, knowledge of its application, and meticulous selection of input data will produce representative and valid results. Application effectiveness of simulations in T&E, including test design and planning, execution, analysis and reporting, is enough discussed.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 543-547)
• Pages: 1095-1098
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.543-547.1095
• Online since: March 2014
• Authors: Yi Yong Li*, Li Zhi, Yong Chen, Qi Lin
• Keywords: Equipment, Simulation, Test, Test and Evaluation (T&E)

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