Test & Evaluation Using Modeling & Simulation
This TEREC short course reviews basics of test and evaluation (T&E) and modeling and simulation (M&S). T&E is presented as part of the new product development cycle. Modeling and simulation basics include discussions of model construction, model taxonomy, the availability of M&S resources, and model verification, validation, and accreditation. Examples of traditional applications of M&S to T&E are examined. The development of new applications to streamline the product development and T&E processes are discussed, along with their effects on T&E, M&S, and their relationships.
This course is intended as an introduction to M&S applications to T&E for technical and management personnel. It provides an overview of the broad range M&S applications by examples from many T&E programs. Upon completion of this course, the student should understand the range of M&S applications to T&E, how to select and accredit M&S for T&E application, and where to find resources to aid in the process.
Course materials include a student notebook, and instructional methods are based on lectures from briefing charts and videos. This course has been offered as a contract course with closed enrollment and as a public offering with open enrollment.
Instructors
George A. (Fred) Wright received the B.S. degree in 1986 from Memphis State University, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in 1987 and 1996, respectively, from Georgia Institute of Technology, each in electrical engineering. In 1987, Dr. Wright joined the Georgia Tech Research Institute w here he has worked in radar, electronic receiver signal processing, and electronic defense. He currently heads the Integrated Effectiveness Branch within the Electronics Systems Laboratory. The focus of his work is on modeling and simulation of electronic warfare systems to support acquisition and testing.
Ms. Dana Stocks serves as the Director of Education and Training for the Georgia Tech Test & Evaluation Research and Education Center (TEREC). She has been heavily involved in modeling and simulation (M&S) as it applies to T&E and has taught multiple short courses on this subject. She served as software lead for the development of the MARION tool while under contact with the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center. She performed an accreditation study for a T&E application of M&S for the Army Operational Test and Evaluation Command and helped produce a handbook on target location system T&E. She received her BS in 1981 from Auburn University and her MS in 1984, both in Mathematics. She has been a Research Scientist at the Georgia Institute of Technology since 1990.
Continuing Education Credit
This program meets the criteria for the nationally accepted Continuing Education Unit (CEU). Each participant successfully completing this 2 day course will earn 1.4 CEUs. This course is a required class for the TEREC Test & Evaluation Certificate.
Schedule and Fees
This class is scheduled for May 4-5, 2010 in Atlanta, GA. The course fee of $995 covers all course materials.
Course Location and Accommodations
The course will be held at the The Georgia Tech Global Learning Center, located in Technology Square at 84 Fifth Street. This facility is directly adjacent to the Georgia Tech campus in downtown Atlanta.
The nearest accommodations are available at the Georgia Tech Hotel, located in Technology Square at 800 Spring Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30308. Mention that you are attending a Georgia Tech program for a special room rate. For hotel reservations, call 1-800-706-BUZZ (2899). Special rate and rooms are based upon availability.
Registration
Registration for this course is done through the Georgia Tech Continuing Education Department. To register on-line, use the Continuing Education Information/Registration Page for this course. Once there, click on "Register Now." A phone number is provided for those who do not wish to register and pay on-line.
Course Last Offered
May 5-6, 2009, Atlanta, GA
Last Updated August 17, 2009