SE Core Database
Development Process
ITEC 2011
Mark Johnson
mark.doyle.johnson@us.army.mil
Strong Point Research
Supporting PEOSTRI – SE Core
Orlando, FL USA
Authors
Robert Cox
PEO STRI, PM CONSIM
Connie Perry
PEO STRI, PM CONSIM
rob.m.cox@us.army.mil
connie.perry@us.army.mil
Mark Johnson
PEO STRI, PM CONSIM
Strong Point Research
Dolores Lowe
PEO STRI, PM CONSIM
Strong Point Research
mark.doyle.johnson@us.army.mil
dolores.g.lowe@us.army.mil
Guillermo Flores
PEO STRI, PM CONSIM
memo.flores@us.army.mil
October 2010
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SE Core Vision
One fight involving multiple simulators, using one
SAF, on a common terrain database, resulting in a
fair fight environment.
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CONSIM Strategic Priorities
Army Integrated Training
Environment
Spoke
X
Spoke
Spoke
JTCOIC
Joint/Service/SOF
X
Hub
CoEs
Battle Command
Training Center
X
X
X
CTCs
X
X
(JLCCTC – MRF / ERF) (Gaming)
AVCATT Manned Module
Embedded OneSAF Entity
X
SUST
METL Tng;
ARFORGEN
Training
CCTT Manned Module
Areas
(HITS, FTI)
Integrating Architecture
(LVC-IA=Program of Record)
Ranges
(DMPR, Qual Ranges)
Training Support Center
Individual/System TADSS
Non System (IMILES)
/System TADSS
(Flight Trainer)
IMCOM &
Collective NonSystems TADSS
Virtual Training
Deployed
(CCTT, AVCATT)
NETCOM
Virtual Systems
SE CORE Integration
MOUT Facilities
Distributed Learning
(Classrooms,
Special Circuits)
(MOUT Instrumentation)
Other Installations
Unified Constructive
Architecture
“Supporting the Warfighter”
Challenges SE Core is Solving
1. Multiple types of terrain source data required to support training
enterprise
– Terrain Database requirements for LVC Simulations varied & complex
2. Source data provided is uncorrelated
– Correlation of source data is labor intensive
– SE Core has a process established to minimize correlation issues
3. Use of approved standards for terrain data
– SE Core is standards based (ISO 191xx and ISO/IEC 180xx)
– SE Core uses industry standards (Shape Files, OpenFlight, etc)
4. Most simulations utilize an application specific runtime database compiled
and optimized for the target simulation
– SE Core provides not only industry standard formats, but runtime
formats, too
– SE Core has developed interoperable databases between AVCATT and
CCTT
– SE Core supports legacy IGs
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Challenges SE Core is Solving
1. High Resolution Mission Rehearsal Terrain DBs with geo-specific
structures and vegetation still require months to create
– SE Core has developed a process that reduces the time to create
terrain databases
– SE Core has created a model library that is over 500 common
moving models
2. Lack of web-based repositories for users to share and re-use
existing terrain databases
– SE Core is working with AMSO to share our products through
their web resources
– SE Core is working with the USAF and Navy to exchange our data
in common formats
3. SE Core is entering into exchange agreements with Coalition
Allies
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SE Core Strategy
1. Effective solutions to terrain problems are complex and
sometimes costly
o SE Core is a funded POR
o Leveraging industry solutions (market for capability)
o Leverage Service investments by entering into data sharing
agreements
2. Have establish requirements pedigree from TRADOC Capabilities
Manager – Virtual (TCM-V)
o SE Core requirements set by out TCM-V
o TCM-V socialize with stakeholders
o Includes all requirements for LVC
3. TCM-V is proponent and has established a solid resourcing
stream
 New SE Core contract in source selection
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SE Core Strategy (Continued)
 Further resources coming as others embrace SE Core
o Programs
o Industry
o Services
 Be able to ingest data from in all common formats
o DTED, CIB, OpenFlight, IFSAR,VMAP, Buckeye, etc
o SE Core has a list of over 160 data products from a variety of
data providers that are available for each database
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SE Core Architecture Overview
Standard / Rapid Terrain Database Generation Capability
Supervisor
Read
API
Configuration
Management
Raw
Sources
Source Data Quality
Assurance
Source Data
Corrections
Source Data Inporter
Refinement
Raw
Source
Source Interchange
Formats
Source Data Asset Management
Master
Database
(MDB)
CAD
Sources
Storage
Architecture
Run Time
Databases
CGF
SEDRIS Plug-In
Polygon/Geometry
Engine
Write
API
Filtered Viewer
3D Models
Attribution
Vectors
Imagery
Elevation
MDB Repository Quality
Assurance
Specialization
Run Time Database
Generation Toolset (RDGT)
Master Terrain Database Generation
Toolset (MTDGT)
Paper Map Plug-In
CER
SEE
API
Elec. Map Plug-In
Application
Plug-Ins
DBDD Plug-In
PVD
Sensors
Visual
Maps
Mission
Run Time
Applications
SE Core Data Formats
Program Needs
Plug-in
EPX 50
OTF
CCTT PVD
TIREM
CIB
Geo Database
Environment Manager
CADRG / Digital Maps
Contour Line
ShapeFile
DTED
CTDB
OpenFlight
GRID ASCII
Auto Doc
SEDRIS
SAGE
S2 Focus
Validation
FID View
Constructive
ITEMS
VBS2
EP8000
AAcuity
EP5000
MMRS
VRSG
X-IG
Vital 9
Aechelon
Medallion
Subsystem Use
Image Generator
OneSAF
Plan View Display
Radio Communications
Mission Planning
Electronic and Paper Map
N/A
Electronic Maps(FBCB2/PFPS)
Electronic and Paper Map
Industry Standard Format
Industry Standard Format
SAF
Typically Image Generation
Similar to DTED
DB Design Doc
Interchange Format
Image Generator
Image Generator
Quality Check
Image Generator
SAF (OneSAF/WARSIM)
SAF
VBS2
Image Generator
Image Generator
Image Generator
Radar
Image Generator
Image Generator
Image Generator
Image Generator
Image Generator
Plug-in Status
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Working
Working
Working
P
Working
Future
Future
Future
Future
Future
Future
Future
Future
CCTT
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
AVCATT
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
LVC-IA
CFFT
LCT
Gaming COFT-SA
Stryker
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Database Request Process
SE Core Tools
Lots of tools in use today.
Will share GPR tools.
ESRI
QA Toolbar Conductor
VAZER
Go Tos
Google Earth Sync Tool
Create Buffers
MADV Buffered Linears
Conductor (in VAZER)
MDB Exporter
EDM ArcMap Plugin
AOO Tool
DVED Attribution Helpers Plugin Adaptive Build Fixer
MDB ImporterArcSDE Sync
CADRG Tool (Generator)
CM2 FID SMC Tool
CM2 CCDS Tool
Reskeletor
MDB Admin Tool CM2 IR Poly Tool MDB Tools
Multigen Creator
PVD Plug-in
ERDAS
Grid Ascii Plug-in
CM2 View
Skeletor
EDM Tools
Environment Manager Plug-in
EDM Editor Metadata Tool
Validator
The Attributor
AutoDoc Plug-in
Production Viewer
Openflight Plug-in
Radio Plug-in
Terra Vista
Supervisor
Shapefile Plug-in
Defect KML Generator Photoshop
Validation Plug-in
SEDRIS Plug-in
GDB (AutoMap) Plug-in
XML Plug-in
Light Control
EPX Plug-in
CCDS Control Interface
CTDB Plug-in
On-demand Feature Integration Plug-in
MDB
Tools
Terra
Vista
Plug-in
DTED Plug-in
Embankment Plug in
EPX<-> Shape Converter
CIB Plug-in
Deterministic Scatter Plug-in
Task List
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SE Core Tools
From the toolbox we
produce products
used by various
organizations
Terrain
Models
Plug-ins
Industry Partners
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SE Core Can Share Geo-Spatial Content
at Various Levels of Fidelity
Simple Data:
Existing Database
Documentation
Source Data:
Existing MDB
Database
extraction to
Standard Format
3D Scene Data:
Existing MDB
Database  Full
MDB Geometry
processing to
Standard Format
3D Scene Data:
New MDB
Database  Full
MDB Geometry
processing to
Standard Format
Current support and future user trend is growing
Complex Production:
Confederate Capability
Analysis, Database
Integration
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Successes of SE Core Databases
SE Core has produced databases covering a larger area
than those current CCTT terrain databases.
Database Area
CentralUS
Desert / NTC
Ft. Hood
Kosovo
Korea
Grafenfels
Ft. Riley
Ft. Carson
Ft. Stewart
Pinon Canyon
Baghdad
Ft. Bliss
Afghan East
Hawaii
CCTT Database Area
Physical (X) Physical (Y)
102.70
150.70
DVED Database Area
2
KM
Physical (X) Physical (Y)
KM2
15,476.89
100.80
46.00
150.70
53.76
15,190.56
2,472.96
148.80
115.20
72.00
160.30
115.20
85.44
23,852.64
13,271.04
6,151.68
42.24
57.60
2,433.02
38.40
53.76
2,064.38
65.28
69.12
53.76
97.92
42.24
57.60
53.76
97.92
2,757.43
3,981.31
2890.1376
9588.3264
185.00
90.00
222.00
90.00
41,070.00
8,100.00
90.00
80.00
7,200.00
94.00
90.00
189.00
189.00
94.00
90.00
222.00
194.00
8,836.00
8,100.00
41,430.00
36,666.00
374.00
333.00
Land Only
124,542.00
26,483.00
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Cost Effectiveness of
SE Core Databases
SE Core databases produced at significant savings over
legacy efforts
(Normalized to a 100km x 100km area. )
Ft. Stewart
SE CORE
CCTT
2126
10300
Pinon Canyon
SE CORE
CCTT
1151
5800
Ft. Riley
SE CORE
CCTT
2004
12800
Average Savings per database (100kmx100km)
110 $
233,860 $
110 $ 1,133,000
899,140
110 $
110 $
511,390
126,610 $
638,000
110 $
220,440 $ 1,187,560
110 $ 1,408,000
$
866,030
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SE Core Map Products
SE Core
DVED
Map Types
CIB
JOG A
Comments
1meter, 5meter, 10meter available
(Controlled Image Base)
1:250K (Joint Operations Graphic
Aeronautical)
TLM100
1:100K (Topographic Line Map)
TLM50
1:50K (Topographic Line Map)
CADRG
Compressed ARC Digitized Raster
Format Distribution Option
JOG-A Map Sample
SE Core DVED
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Common Moving Models
Over 450 models produced, CAE
led the SE Core CM2 architecture
development
Worked collaboratively to define
and refine the CM2 modification
and production processes
supporting SE Core - programs
such as CCTT, AVCATT, CDT,
GCTT
A
participant and technology
contributor to common sensor
model capabilities for the U.S.
Army
 Skilled
in development and use of
models for simulated sensor
systems including infrared,
RADAR, SONOR, and night vision
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SE Core Terrain Database
Production Plan
Future Terrain Database Production Order
Ft Hood**
Korea*
Ft Campbell**
FT Drum*
FT Stewart**
Ft Riley**
Ft Carson**
Ft Lewis/ Yakima*
Ft Bragg*
Germany*
Ft Polk/ JRTC
Ft Knox
Ft Benning #
Ft Bliss (BCT Mod)
* LVC ITE
** LVC ITE Update
# Update (not LVCITE)
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Path Forward
Outward Focus
Sharing Data
Increased Fidelity
Increased capability to use of Imagery
International distribution
Compatibility with legacy systems
Inward Focus
Source data ingestion into the MDB
More automation in TDB development
Communication with programs
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How to Get SE Core Products
• Products
– Databases
– Common Moving Models (CM2)
– Processed Data
– Software
• Distribution Agreement/Database Request
Mr. Leonard Hobbs, Deputy APM
e-mail: leonard.hobbs@us.army.mil
Phone: 407-382-5553
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Don’t Be Left Out in the Cold
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