Collaborative simulation environment based on HLA and Web service

This paper presents the design of a collaborative simulation framework based on HLA and web service to make good use of the benefits of these two infrastructures. The framework leverages the web-based technology to provide remote communication with user clients while using HLA for simulation traffic. Integration method, theoretical thoughts, technical considerations and up to date development of HLA and web service are introduced in detail. To extend the framework towards supports for a knowledge-based complex product design system, an open and extensible environment based on the framework is put forward. Future work is discussed and the conclusion is given at the end of the paper.