Fundamentals of Modeling and Simulation
This course introduces M&S concepts, explains how simulations work, explores how M&S is used, and forecasts where M&S technology is heading.
Gregory Tackett
- Instructor
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Description
Modeling and Simulation (M&S) is being used worldwide by the military, industry, and academia as a technological enabler to enhance analysis, acquisition, and training.
This course introduces M&S concepts, explains how simulations work, explores how M&S is used, and forecasts where M&S technology is heading. Review model types and modeling methods to understand how simulations work.
Survey typical and emerging M&S applications and study in depth three important M&S paradigms. Includes hands-on experiences with simulations and developing simple simulations.
Topics Include
- Simulation applications and purposes
- Common simulation tools
- M&S concepts
- Introduction to modeling
- Fidelity
- Simulation credibility
- M&S technology trends
- Online
- Intakes: On Demand
Meet your Instructor
Gregory Tackett is Vice President over the Technical Solutions Division
for nou Systems Inc. (nSI) and is the former US Army Senior Executive
Service (SES) Director of the Aviation and Missile Research,
Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) Systems Simulation and
Development Directorate (SSD), and the Ballistic Missile Defense System
(BMDS) Operational Test Agency (OTA).
Mr. Tackett has over 38 years of
M&S and T&E experience.
He has a BS in Physics from Mississippi
College and an MBA from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. He
teaches Systems Engineering Overview, Test and Evaluation Principles,
Systems Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation, and Test Evaluation and
Assessment for UAH PD Solutions.