This course will enable you to appreciate the main ways in which defence simulation systems make use of networking technology. The emphasis of the course is on the use by simulations of TCP/IP style LANs (Local Area Networks) and WANs (Wide Area Networks) with particular reference to the design, construction, integration, testing, operation and use of integrated and interoperable networks of fully distributed systems and components which form the basis of Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) defence Synthetic Environments.
At a glance
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- Dates
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- 01 - 05 Mar 2027
- Duration5 days
- LocationÂé¶¹Íø at Shrivenham
- CostShort course £2,475, accredited short course £2,725. Concessions available
Course structure
Five Days, comprising a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on practical work and examples utilising the applications, LANs and WANs available in the Defence Academy Simulation and Synthetic Environment Laboratory (SSEL).What you will learn
On successful completion of the course you will be able to:
- Discuss and recommend network strategies and architectures appropriate to the needs of a particular simulation system,
- Carry out basic network configuration and testing functions using standard network tools,
- Configure a range of simulation applications to demonstrate the issues and processes of simulation interoperability,
- Discuss and explain the issues in the design and application of different Synthetic Environment solutions to address a range of topics in the defence arena.
Core content
- Fundamentals of computer communications, networking, LANs and WANs
- Main hardware components of computer networks
- ISO OSI Architecture and network protocols (eg TCP/IP)
- Features and facilities of TCP/IP and their relevance to simulation systems
- Networked and distributed simulation architectures
- Simulation interoperability and composability
- The design, management, configuration and testing of distributed simulation components, systems and networks
- Networking interoperability standards in defence simulation (eg DIS, HLA)
- Practical experiments and case studies
Where student numbers permit, a larger practical distributed simulation exercise is normally held subsequently to the course itself, as an additional follow-on activity of one to two weeks duration. This provides an opportunity to practice and confirm instruction by linking the SSEL via WAN to a number of off-site facilities. While this exercise is mainly intended as an advanced module in NDS for registered postgraduate students, short course participants are also welcome to participate.
Credits towards further study
When taken as an accredited short course, 10 credit points can be put towards the Defence Simulation and Modelling MSc.
Find out more about accredited short courses.
Who should attend
The course is intended for those seeking to be educated customers of defence federated and distributed systems, typically being involved in acquiring, specifying, managing, building or operating such solutions.
Concessions
A limited number of MOD sponsored places are available.
There are limited places on these modules. You may not receive an offer until places have been confirmed, usually 1 to 2 weeks before the start date.
How to apply
To apply for this course please use the online application form.
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