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Enable modeling, simulation, and visualization systems to operate directly on GIS-based terrainEliminate need to for time-consuming and expensive conversion to specialized formatsUse same data used in operational C4ISR systems (C/JMTK)Enable mission planning, mission rehearsal, and predictive situation awareness
ArcGIS/ArcObjects-based Terrain SubsystemAPIs to terrain data for CGF systemsCaching mechanismsAPIs to terrain data for 3D visualization (Option)APIs to analysis routines (Option)Dynamic terrain capabilities (Option)
MÄK GIS-LinkHLA, DIS, and TENA data display on C/JMTK displaysGIS data to simulations
MMÄÄK GISK GIS--LinkLinkProvides underlying components to enable ArcGIS-based applications to connect to HLA/DIS/TENA exercise & visualize real-time data
ArcMap rapidly updating symbologyArcGlobe dynamic 3D models
Comprised of underlying ArcObjects that easily integrate with other ArcGIS Engine componentsUtilizes dynamic display capabilities in ArcGIS 9.2
Supply building blocks to …Support HLA/DIS/TENA simulation interoperability standardsEnable visualization of simulation specific objects & interactionsProvide higher-level GUI components for viewing & configuring simulation specific functionality
C/JMTK & ArcGIS conformant way to easily incorporate HLA, DIS, or TENA data
Available in 3 formsExtension for ArcMap (Map-Link), Extension for ArcGlobe (Globe-Link), &ArcObjects available for use with other ArcGIS Engine components
Comprised ofArcObjects that wrap VR-Link functionalityArcObjects for GUI components & display capabilitiesArcMap & ArcGlobe extension toolbars
ArcMap release candidateConnect to DIS, HLA 1.3, HLA 1516, or TENA exerciseDefine layers, either manually or automaticallyDisplay entities and aggregates using MOLE symbologyDisplay fire & detonate interactionsDisplay target-to-shooter linesDialogs for
Entities by layerSimulation-specific attributesEntity specific informationAggregate specific information
ArcGlobe release candidateDisplay entities as OpenFlight modelsDisplay fire and detonate interactions as animated sequencesDisplay target-to-shooter linesSupport attach modes to entities
Early prototyping suggests feasibility of GIS terrain for M&SM&S using operational data facilitates embedded training in C4ISR systemsCan still benefit from high fidelity M&S terrain databases
Convert to GIS formats as neededUse automated content generation from terrain database generation systems
MÄK GIS-Link provides interoperability between C4ISR and M&S domains