Electronic warfare (EW) simulation is a serious game of make-believe. A situation is artificially created so that equipment can be tested and operators can be trained under realistic conditions - without both the expense and danger associated with training in the real world. EW engagements are typically complex, with many threat emitters seen in constantly changing relationships as either the threat platforms or the EW-protected platform maneuver. The operation of equipment and the performance required of operators cannot be adequately tested under static conditions with only one threat emitter present. This has led to the development of simulators that can simulate many threats grouped and maneuvered in realistic ways.

Chapter Contents:

• 1.1 Simulation
• 1.1.1 Simulation in the EW Field
• 1.1.2 Modeling
• 1.2 EW Simulation Approaches
• 1.2.1 Modeling
• 1.2.2 Simulation
• 1.2.3 Emulation
• 1.3 Simulation for Training
• 1.4 Simulation for T&E
• 1.5 Electronic Point of View
• 1.6 Fidelity in EW Simulation
• 1.7 The Tactical Big Picture
• 1.8 Simulation Versus Life Cycle

Inspec keywords: digital simulation; military computing; electronic warfare

Other keywords: static conditions; EW engagements; electronic warfare simulation; threat emitters; electronic warfare modeling; EW-protected platform maneuver

Subjects: Electronic warfare; Computer communications (military and defence); Military engineering computing