The APL Coordinated Engagement Simulation (ACES)

The APL Coordinated Engagement Simulation (ACES) is being developed to analyze methods of executing engagements in which multiple units have capability against multiple threats. In such situations, coordination among the units may improve performance against the raid. ACES generates Monte Carlo results to evaluate alternative methods of engagement coordination. Key features affecting engagement outcome are represented at a level appropriate for Monte Carlo analysis. Unit behavior is modeled by functional decomposition to facilitate representing new or imagined system capabilities. Each unit acts independently on perceived reality from its own sensors and information received from other units via ACES' network models. Initial development has focused on Navy upper- and lower-tier ballistic missile defense. Future versions are planned to include land-, air-, and space-based units and to simulate multi-service and multi-mission scenarios.