DEPS DE M&S Panel – La Jolla 2011 DEPS ITEA August 3, 2011 Dr. J. Mark DelGrande Objective of the M&S Panel • The panel is an open discussion about activities that are planned, ongoing, or accomplished in terms of the collection and implementation of common DE M&S tools and the standardization of DE T&E processes providing the data for such tools. • Where are we and where are we going in Directed Energy M&S? • How can M&S analysis of weapon system effectiveness against present and future targets support investment strategies for weapon system development? • While speakers will address a review of the present status of these activities, the primary goal is to identify existing needs and shortfalls in DE M&S/T&E tools and processes. p. 2 Objective of the M&S Panel • • • • • • • • • • • • Present state of model development Common DE tools presently in use and their application V V&A Activities accomplished, or underway Near term needs to extend the present state Applications of DE M&S for weaponeering / Targeteering Use of M&S to develop system requirements for DoD programs Use of M&S to compare current capabilities vs DE (laser & HPM) capabilities (using DE attributes) Underlying data that supports DE M&S Target Identification Target Test Processes/Methodologies Data Collection/Archiving/data sharing (Joint Models, Data Bases) Insertion into M&S and Analysis Tools p. 3 Members of the M&S Panel Moderator Dr. Bob Peterkin Member Dr. Mark Neice Dr. David Robie Ms. Linda Lamberson Dr. Mathew McQuage Dr. Charles Lamar, or Dr. Stan Patterson Committee Dr. J. Mark DelGrande Mr. Richard Guthrie AFRL/RD HPM/Both Agency HEL-JTO ST - ACC AFRL/RDT NSWC – Dahlgren SMDC Specialty LASER Both Both HPM LASER TechFlow Scientific Lockheed Martin HPM Laser p. 4