It gives professional, impartial and informed advice on science and technology best suited to Australia's defence and security needs. Increasingly sophisticated research is being undertaken into the relationship between the natural and man-made environment, the person and the equipment. Simulation offers the ability, while observing human interaction, to change, reconfigure and integrate the simulation environment or product.
Simulation involves working within an artificially created environment.
Simulation technology underpins AOD's activities in Manned Simulation. This determines how to integrate the physical components, computers and software into a functional facility. The AOSC is unique in Australia. It integrates different experimental configurations, combining human effort, ingenuity, capability, equipment and computer technology to create simulation environments. The AOSC is used for research in direct support of ADF capabilities, as well as enabling research and development.