Generalizing concepts and methods of verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) for military simulations
By: Paul K. Davis.
Contributors: United States. Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition.; Rand Corporation.; National Defense Research Institute (U.S.)
Publisher: Rand
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Santa Monica, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 46
Subjects: Military art and science -- Mathematical models.
Description: This study on verification, validation, and accreditation (VV & A) seeks, for military models and simulations, to (1) provide a simple and realistic framework for modelers, analysts, managers, and recipients of analysis; (2) address important complications that have received too little attention in the past (e.g., evaluation of knowledge-based models such as those representing command-and-control decisions and other behaviors); and (3) discuss how modern model-building technology is changing the way we should develop models and conduct VV & A. The study illustrates many of its suggestions about VV & A with specific examples of language that might be used in reports and accreditation reviews. It sketches elements of advanced modeling and analysis environments that would make such work easier.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 43-46).
"R-4249-ACQ."
"Prepared for the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition."
"Rand library collection"--Label on cover.
"National Defense Research Institute"--Cover.