DIS/HLA Distributed Training
Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) and its cousin the High Level Architecture (HLA) are simulation methods which allow dispersed military training systems (simulators) to interact on a common battlefield over the Internet. DIS/HLA’s main use is for soldier training in coordinated operations in complex scenarios; however, it can also be used for evaluation of new sensor or operational concepts. OptiMetrics’ developed DIS/HLA simulations have been mainly used for the latter requirements.
A major advantage of DIS/HLA simulations is that they communicate by means of a standardized message structure, defined by the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO). Thus the OptiMetrics’ simulations can be used in large exercises or experiments that combine a variety of live, virtual and constructive entities (military platforms). Indeed, our Multi-SIM SIGINT simulation has participated in exercises with over 10,000 entities.
