GEMS

GIS-Enabled Modeling & Simulation

With an increasing demand for "train as you fight" solutions, interoperability between Command & Control (C4I) systems and Modeling & Simulation (M&S) systems is vital. The answer from MÄK is GEMS (GIS-Enabled Modeling & Simulation)―an architecture and set of functional components that enable M&S systems to interoperate with C4I systems.

Correlate M&S systems with Operational Terrain Data―You can use geographic information system (GIS) data and geo-processing models to interoperate in the same terrain environment. And use intelligence in the Common Operational Picture (COP) to create relevant simulation scenarios.

Stimulate C4I Systems with M&S Systems―To allow C4I operators to sustain their training on Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP), M&S can be used to stimulate the C4I system with events from a variety of preplanned and interactive scenarios.

Embed M&S Capabilities into C4I Systems―Rehearse timing of operations and evaluate mission plans, using M&S to play out scenarios defined in the COP. Provide decision support by modeling scenarios and performing course of action analysis (COA).

Implement C4I Systems using M&S Technology―Implement C4I systems, battle management systems, and situational awareness systems with distributed simulation protocols, tactical map displays, and 3D visualization developed for M&S.

The GEMS Architecture

M&S and C4I must interoperate in five areas. Using our interoperability expertise, we’lve worked with customers to research and develop technology that addresses each area.

Scenario Creation―Use live intelligence from the C4I system to create simulation scenarios

Simulation Display―Display the real-time simulated entities and interactions within the C4I System GUI

Simulation Control―Start, stop, and interactively control the simulation activity from the C4I System

Simulated Data Feeds―Simulate a COP by generating intelligence reports derived from simulated missions

Terrain Interoperability―Simulate directly on the operational geospatial data without developing a separate M&S terrain database

The GEMS Opportunity

GEMS offers reductions in time and cost for geospatial terrain data utilization in M&S, increased currency of geospatial data for time critical applications, easier embedded training in C4I systems, and improved interoperability and data correlation between military applications.

GEMS is not a product per se, but a software architecture. Its components are being developed under custom development contracts. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss how MÄK can use our COTS tools and the GEMS architecture to help solve your C4I and M&S interoperability problems.

A GEMS Solution may include:

A bundle of MÄK’ls COTS Products
VR-Link
VR-Exchange
VR-Forces
Access to MÄK’ls GEMS Technology
GEMS Terrain API
GIS-to-SIM
MÄK’ls Interoperability and Geospatial Expertise
Integration support