The new architecture is based on the Common Object Request Broker Architecture, a standard means of linking computers and integrating their functions, databases, and models. An integrated air defense system is a collection of radar, communication, command and control, and threat systems that defends against aircraft attacks. The Air Force Information Warfare Center is developing an integrated air defense model to analyze the effectiveness of information warfare techniques targeted at air defense systems. Using distributed interactive simulation, SwRI is developing high-fidelity missile models to be merged with the integrated air defense system model. Eventual transition to the U.S. Department of Defense High-Level Architecture standard for simulation modeling is planned.
Many computer models used within the military are heavily dependent upon elevation data.
These data are not available for some parts of the world, which prevents use of elevation data-dependent models. The Institute is developing a tool that uses image-processing techniques to derive elevation information from digitized military maps. With this tool, a user can rapidly generate elevation data when the data cannot be retrieved from other sources. Recent advances in material-handling methods, heating technologies, and process control are providing an opportunity to improve mature metalworking industries, such as forging. Significant improvements in product quality, consistency, throughput, and cost can be realized through the integration of new technology into the manufacturing process.