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ments. GMU is using this data to construct an architectural
model that will enable prediction of BTRA-BC requirements
over a wide range of conditions.
GMU has developed a family of software models that can
predict performance of tools such as BTRA-BC at specific levels
of computational power and network capacity. These models are
expected to be essential when requirements of operating the
BTRA-BC services over tactical networks are explored. The end
product will be a system that can support the warfighter most
effectively while making supportable demands on networks and
computers in the tactical environment.
The J-GES program has also executed a series of replication/
synchronization experiments evaluating ESRI’s 9.2 synchronization
capabilities against a series of use cases provided by
the Maneuver Support Center at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. The
primary goal was to understand whether this COTS technology
supported the concept of operations for data collection, generation
and update of the Army’s Theater Geospatial Database in
the field.
A secondary goal was to understand the doctrine, organization,
training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel
and facilities issues associated with fielding this technology to
the soldier. This is critical to understanding the overall impact
to the warfighter as new technologies are evaluated. Initial
findings in this series of experiments are that the technology
works but will need customization to make it usable by the
soldier in the field.
The J-GES program’s ability to speed technology transition
to the battlespace, assess the value of information, evaluate
intelligence and geospatial information-sharing architectures,
and develop geospatial policies and procedures will accelerate
the fielding of select future force capabilities. J-GES also leverages
and enables interdependent, network-centric warfare—
ensuring that warfighters collect, exploit and share up-to-date
geospatial information to gain competitive advantage in the
operational environment.
More information on these experiments and other ongoing
experiments can be found at www.tec.army.mil/JGES/index.
html. ✯
Jamal B. Beck is the public affairs specialist, and Dan Visone
is the J-GES program manager, for the Engineer Research and
Development Center-Topographic Engineering Center.
Contact Editor Harrison Donnelly at
harrisond@kmimediagroup.com. For more information related to this subject,
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To support the J-GES program, TEC constructed a laboratory consisting of five reconfigurable enclaves that support netcentric geospatial experiments. [Photo courtesy of Army Topographic
Engineering Center]
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