Simulation of autonomous systems in the extended marine domain

Alberto Tremori, Matteo Agresta, Angelo Ferrando
2016 International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling  
This paper is focused on characteristics and goals of an integrated architecture which aims at reproducing joint interoperability among autonomous systems. The paper proposes an experimentation over a scenario developed for the maritime context that uses an innovative simulator. The authors' goal, during such research, consists of identifying requirements related to these simulators so that they accurately keep into account the most important elements affecting real operative context. This
more » ... sis is addressing training (Kennedy, 2010), engineering and it could be further developed for supporting or operation supervision. General architecture devoted to integrate such simulators within a federation, together with the approach that has been used in order to carry out this operation, represent the subjects of this paper; the mission environment has been created with the only goal to test the federation, and similarly simulation architecture and conceptual models are validated through proposed preliminary activities. Biographical notes: Alberto Tremori is an Electronic Engineer. He holds a PhD in Modelling and Simulation (M&S) and Mathematical Engineering and he has extensive experience in management of international relations, R&D projects and technology transfer in research applied to industry, logistics, defence, homeland security and medical sector. He works on innovative projects with international organisations (e.g., NATO, EDA, EU), agencies (e.g., regional administrations, industrial associations, regional district of marine technologies) and industrial companies in multiple sectors (i.e., industrial plant engineering, power plant, retail, logistics, defence, ICT). He worked within the University of Genoa's Simulation Team as a Senior Manager for international R&D projects and technology transfer. Matteo Agresta is a Civil Engineer and holds a PhD in Logistics and Transportations. Currently, he is a Junior Researcher at Simulation Team, University of Genoa and his research interests include the definition and modelling of multi-coalitions scenarios involving human aspects. He is currently involved in the International Master in Industrial Plant Engineering and Technologies (MIPET). He has also gained experience in this area working on research projects in cooperation with international leading companies (i.e., Selex ES and SAS Institute). Angelo Ferrando was a Consultant for MAST and member of the Simulation Team. His research interests include the use of modelling and simulation applied to defence and homeland security, in particular by using architectures and standards for distributed and interoperable simulation. He was involved in several M&S research [i.e., Simulation Exploration Experience (SEE) lead by NASA] and he also supported the organisation of the I3M Multiconference as part of the local organisation committee.
doi:10.1504/ijspm.2016.075077 fatcat:qy2j7lzgubh5lawsuonlktbrau