Acquisition-based simulation and modeling for multi-sensor systems

This paper will describe multi-sensor modeling and how its use is applicable throughout the acquisition process. Since the acquisition process and the consequential modeling and simulation efforts are results of the developed Operational Requirements Document (ORD), the development and essential information that should be included within the ORD will also be addressed. In addition, currently available modeling tools along with their individual tradeoffs and the assumptions that can be made in order to facilitate modeling where design or operational parameters do not exist will be discussed.