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Integrated Modeling and Simulation Verification, Validation, and Accreditation Strategy for Exploration Systems Mission DirectorateModels and simulations (M&S) are critical resources in the exploration of space. They support program management, systems engineering, integration, analysis, test, and operations and provide critical information and data supporting key analyses and decisions (technical, cost and schedule). Consequently, there is a clear need to establish a solid understanding of M&S strengths and weaknesses, and the bounds within which they can credibly support decision-making. Their usage requires the implementation of a rigorous approach to verification, validation and accreditation (W&A) and establishment of formal process and practices associated with their application. To ensure decision-making is suitably supported by information (data, models, test beds) from activities (studies, exercises) from M&S applications that are understood and characterized, ESMD is establishing formal, tailored W&A processes and practices. In addition, to ensure the successful application of M&S within ESMD, a formal process for the certification of analysts that use M&S is being implemented. This presentation will highlight NASA's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) management approach for M&S W&A to ensure decision-makers receive timely information on the model's fidelity, credibility, and quality.
Document ID
20080009617
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hale, Joseph P.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
April 2, 2006
Subject Category
Administration And Management
Meeting Information
Meeting: 2006 Spring Sim/Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization and The Society for Modeling and Simulation International
Location: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States
Start Date: April 2, 2006
End Date: April 7, 2006
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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