PORTFOLIO
ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF DISTRIBUTED C4ISTAR SYSTEMS
UTILISATION OF A HIGHLY VERSATILE MODELLING FRAMEWORK TO ASSIST IN THE DEFINITION OF REQUIREMENTS, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Distributed Battlespace C4ISTAR systems rely on the timely availability and dissemination of information through an interconnection of systems and networks. Utilising an adaptive design the Simulation Tool for Assessing the Responses of Distributed Information Systems (STARDIS) software tool can model the numerous architectural options for distributed information systems. Running in near real time the developed model can be used to measure information throughput, levels of performance, system resilience and predict E2E service.
STARDIS
STARDIS is a configurable strategic tool, that allows any organisation to define and assess its information requirements and to optimise its information management, handling procedures and infrastructure (systems, network and operators), in order to best meet the needs of the organisation. STARDIS models allow system designers and assessors to predict performance, find weaknesses and justify requirements of complex distributed information systems.
STARDIS is particularly well suited to organisations that are geographically distributed, resource limited, and have time critical constraints and where the quality of information has a direct impact on performance or safety. This often means that the information in the system is also being used to control the operation of the system or other systems.
Developing a STARDIS model in parallel with the evolving design of an information system, allows the system designers, managers and end-users to answer key questions such as:
- Will the design work?
- Will it achieve stated performance requirements?
- How many resources are required in each part of the system to meet the stated performance requirements?
- Where is information best processed and by which part of the system?
- Which communication system networks will be required by the system?
- How can the system adapt in the event of partial system unavailability/failure?
- What growth capability does the system have?
Screen shots from example STARDIS models
STARDIS has established a proven track record, supporting the customer throughout the acquisition cycle, particularly with those projects that have a demanding need for management of information. In excess of 20 projects requiring information system modelling have been successfully conducted using STARDIS in the Land, Maritime, Air and Joint domains; including:
- Future Battlefield Management System
- NITEworks
- Gulf war I - post conflict analysis
- HQ Adaptive Modelling
- SATURN
- SOOTHSAYER
- WATCHKEEPER
- ISTAR Testbed
BENEFITS
- De-risking of the design and implementation of information systems and network designs
- Accurate forecasting of information systems performance and service delivery
- Expansive library of systems and performance criteria allowing rapid development of models
- Operational requirements accurately captured within model designs
- Accurate modelling of all aspects of complex distributed information systems
- Generic tool suitable for scenario generation, emulation and simulation
- Experienced team able to provide extensive knowledge of information systems modelling
- Data Fusion and gateway modelling
- Modelling of sensor systems
- Communication layer analysis
- War-game scenario development
- Geospatial capability
- Real time analysis with other simulation systems providing the scenario generation
POINTS OF CONTACT
If you require further information, we are happy to discuss your needs and our capabilities.
Damian Crockford
Business Relationship Manager
T: 07825 119522
E: damian.crockford@eds.com
David Wrigley
Research Support
T: 01252 818185
E: david.wrigley@edl.uk.eds.com