Generic simulation architecture for naval C4I systems

In this paper, we are discussing a generic architecture for simulation that can suit the requirements of different Naval C4I Systems. Naval C4I Systems are complex and ship specific due to different Sensor and Weapon (SAW) deployments. Therefore, each C4I System needs to be comprehensively tested prior to integration with actual SAW systems. Moreover, C4I operators need to be trained on such complex systems. During C4I Testing and Operator training phase, it is not advisable to energize actual SAW System. So, the Simulators come into picture. This simulation architecture incorporates all target, environment and sensor simulation. It configures itself, for any C4I system, as per configuration file settings. A comparative study with existing tools briefs the high configurability, cost effectiveness and performance improvements with this approach.