High Clutter Virtual Objects for Modeling and Simulation

The DON26BZ01-NV003 initiative seeks to develop a modeling and simulation (M&S) application for generating high-fidelity, thermally-attributed virtual electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) object models, specifically weather-explicit 3D clouds and/or debris fields. These models are crucial for enhancing the Developmental and Operational Testing (DT/OT) of Missile Warning Systems (MWS), Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM), and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, which are currently limited by existing in-flight tests or recorded flight video. The objective is to create validated synthetic 3D scene models that accurately represent complex thermal environments, supporting more effective assessment of system performance and operational effectiveness. The solution must integrate with real-time scene generation systems, such as the Navy’s EO/IR Direct Inject (EOIRDI) initiative, and support physics-based simulations for survivability assessments in cluttered battlefield environments. The models need to include optical, thermal, and physical attributes across the MWIR band (3.0–5.0 microns) with scalability to 0.2–20.0 microns, utilizing OpenSceneGraph (OSG) and Virtual Planet Builder (VPB) frameworks. Phase I focuses on design and analysis, Phase II on model development and integration, and Phase III on expanding model types for dual-use applications like firefighter and pilot training.