This group considers M&S as the highest form of engineering. With in-depth knowledge of networking and communication challenges, the group has extensive experience with different M&S tools including OPNET, QualNet and MATLAB. In addition, the group has a diversified background in basic systems engineering and software skills which gives it the ability to design and implement models, integrate existing models, develop utility programs when needed, and perform comprehensive analyses on the modeling results. The group was a key developer of several models for the Army's Tactical Internet (TI) using various commercially available tools. These models have been used internally, and have also been transitioned to other agencies for their use.
The group includes subject matter experts in the areas of RF modeling, discrete events simulation, model integration and tools development. The members have the capability to use simulation and modeling as the basis for research and development. The group also has expertise in using M&S for performance evaluation of communication systems, protocol parameter optimization, predicting live test results, and performing trade studies to determine the optimal communication architecture to support user traffic requirements.