GAME DEVS + RAPID PROTOTYPING

SUMMARY

Create a metaverse experience utilizing the existing Tech Grove digital twin that supports the goals of the Tech Grove to 1) Grow the Defense Industrial Base 2) Transfer technology between government and industry and 3) Solve hard problems.

Ability to populate and use the existing baseline digital twin of Tech Grove would allow for demonstration of technologies and solutions that are highly relevant to the mission and needs of Team Orlando,  It would provide the opportunity for simulation & training solutions to be available for engagement on an on-going basis for needs such as user feedback, broad awareness of available solutions, creating greater visiblity of what Team Orlando is all about, 

USE-CASES

• Host virtual events
• Meetings
• Collaboration
• Demonstrations

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT?

The Tech Grove is at the intersection of the military modeling & simulation epicenter and Orlando's claim to being the MetaCenter.  The Tech Grove is uniquely positioned to connect the great work already established by both communities, advancing the successful growth and utilization of the metaverse for all.

RESOURCES/LINKS

• https://www.josephkider.com/hidden/piv/
• https://www.centralfloridatechgrove.org/

SUMMARY

The NavalX Tech Bridges are a connected network that enhances collaboration between Naval Labs, industry, academia, and other military branches. A NavalX Tech Bridge offers a collaboration space in a commercial business space, rather than on base. An off base location offers a more easily accessible landing spot to foster a collaboration ecosystem to build productive partnerships and accelerate delivery of dual use solutions to the warfighter.

Create an interconnected metaverse experience connecting all the Tech Bridge together in one experience.

USE-CASES

• Host joint events
• Meetings
• Training
• Demonstrations

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

The value of Tech Bridges is the interconnected network.  Anything that would enhance and facilitate those connections brings greater value to the organization and it's partners.

RESOURCES/LINKS

• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/tech_bridge.aspx
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/default.aspx

SUMMARY

Move an existing DoD simulation to the metaverse (Omniverse, Hadean, or StellarX). The problem is to take an existing simulation and move it into a metaverse platform and  demonstrate its functionality. Each month gaming capabilities are being revectored to the new platforms. The DoD must start moving in that direction to realize its promised advantages in training  all services. 

REQUIRED TECH

Required to demonstrate the functionality based on chosen simulation and platform. A Pilot Training Next (PTN) Air Force flight simulator is available in Tech Grove to use for this challenge if desired.  Air Force SMEs will be available during the weekend to assist if a team is interested in using the PTN.

USE-CASES

• Move an existing flight simulator on to a metaverse and demonstrate its functionality

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

All roads seem to lead to the metaverse.

https://stealthoptional.com/metaverse/us-air-force-spaceverse-training-cadets-metaverse/

RESOURCES/LINKS

• https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/omniverse/
• https://www.stellarx.ai/
• https://hadean.com/defence/
• https://warontherocks.com/2022/02/the-full-potential-of-a-military-metaverse/

SUMMARY

Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game where forces need to be utilized to provide Integrated Base Defense. Forces and Resources must be used to provide base defense for different situations that can arise. Provide various facilities with different security priorities. Designated the amount of available forces(Security Personnel), resources and capabilities (cameras, intrusion detection systems, vehicles to transport personnel, drones, robotic dogs, autonomous boats, etc).

USE-CASES

• Active Shooter Scenarios
• Riots
• Natural Disasters
• Breaches of Physical Security, etc. 
• Different scenarios and situations can happen at one time and players would have to strategically utilize their forces and resources to appropriately respond and maintain base defense.

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT?

Integrated Base Defense is of high importance. Forces and resources are not infinite and appropriate planning and training is crucial to maintain installation integrity and maintain Integrated Base Defense effectiveness.

SUMMARY

How can we use gaming and technology to recruit and retain the best talent? Develop a means of educating potential recruits about the Armed Forces, its various career fields, and opportunities for serving. Provide recruits with a better understanding of what it means to serve as future military member.

REQUIRED TECH

Computer, phone, tablet, or VR options

USE-CASES

• Recruitment and career field education,
• educational videos
• interactive simulations

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

Every branch of the U.S. military is struggling to meet its fiscal year 2022 recruiting goals. Services must find a way to connect with newer generations and find a way to recruit top talent across a wide variety of skillsets.

SUMMARY

With the implementation of the United States Space Force, the U.S is interested in creating Space Ports (Airports for Space Shuttles). SpacePort Tycoon would be utilized to map out the installation of facilities and capabilities in a given location (Similar to RollerCoaster Tycoon or SimCity). Develop a game that provides an introduction to modeling and simulation for the Space Force and Air Force. Plot vertical and horizontal launch facilities, maintenance bays, viewing sites, servicing infrastructures (restrooms, admissions offices, food vendors.), etc.

USE-CASES

• Planning and construction of Spaceports

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

Proper prior planning prevents poor performance, safety incidents, breaches of security.

RESOURCES/LINKS

• https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/DOD/UFC/ufc_2_100_01_2020_c1.pdf
• https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ast/advisory_committee/meeting_news/media/2020/june/National_Spaceport_Network_Development_Plan.pdf
• https://www.spaceflorida.gov/spaceport-development/

SUMMARY

A simulated experience for M&S 101 training that has immerses the user through engaging gameplay and UX. We have an existing training deck that primarily consists of PowerPoint slides.  We are looking for an immersive and more engaging user experience that provides an introduction to modeling and simulation for the Air Force.

REQUIRED TECH

Computer-based or AR/VR options

USE-CASES

• See provided PowerPoint charts in Resources/Links

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

Need a more engaging solution to providing this training content

RESOURCES/LINKS

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-cCsOKPPzZryE0nBrLyA_HqCLLuOq0kr/view?usp=sharing

SUMMARY

Space Launch Delta 45 is currently prototyping digital twins in order to provide first responders virtual blueprints of buildings. We would like to further this capability by leveraging the digital twins and providing a virtual environment for Close Quarters Combat.

REQUIRED TECH

VR HUD/Headset

USE-CASES

• Active Shooter Scenarios
• Riots
• Hostage Situations

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

It is important to familiarize our forces with high target buildings and infrastructure in order to maximize effectiveness in high-stress situations.

RESOURCES/LINKS

• https://www.josephkider.com/hidden/piv/

SUMMARY

Create a digital twin simulation based on available sensor data. The creation of JADC2 brings sensor data grids into existence. Using this data in an effort to create simulations, if not executed will be a wasted opportunity. Digital Twins are key to developing the military metaverse. By starting with sensor data and developing functional digital twins that train required functionality the DoD grows its synthetic training environment and adds value. 

REQUIRED TECH

Required to build a digital twin

USE-CASES

• Digital twin of a drone based on sensor data

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

The highest fidelity most capable simulations come from digital twin simulations. Training using these simulation will be far easier to sustain, verify, validate and accredit because they can quickly be compared to their physical counter part. Changes in the physical device can be replicated quickly to the digital device via sensor data deltas.  All synthetic training environments can be augmented via digital twin technology. This effort is foundational to future synthetic environments across DoD. There is currently a huge shortage of digital twin developers, so students with this experience will be very marketable.

RESOURCES/LINKS

• https://metaversetroop.com/digital-twin-in-metaverse/
• https://www.technocracy.news/military-creates-its-own-metaverse-seeks-digital-twin-of-earth/

DATA SETS

• https://data.world/datasets/sensors
• https://github.com/topics/sensor-data
• https://github.com/DroneDetectionThesis/Drone-detection-dataset
• https://medium.com/analytics-vidhya/15-best-open-source-autonomous-driving-datasets-34324676c8d7
• https://appdiscovery.metricscat.com/sensor-data-free.html

SUMMARY

1. DoD is seeking a mechanism to certify, database, and track Electromagnetic Spectrum Enterprise (EMSE) expertise. (Resource Management)

2. DoD is seeking to test the warfighter's ability to characterize an environment, assign and coordinate resources, and manage those resources in light of an evolving environment. (Test and train)

3. DoD is seeking to integrate joint force exercises, rehearsals, and war games under simulated realistic operational conditions (live, virtual and constructive models) that incorporate all EMS capabilities and challenges. (Wargaming)

USE-CASES

• A game where users can manage spectrum resources and characterize a realistic environment

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

The DoD must ensure all personnel are indoctrinated and trained at the appropriate level on spectrum core concepts. They should understand the spectrum impacts on their capabilities, operations, and plans. Training will be tailored to meet the needs of personnel at each level of DoD structure – from technicians, to requirements personnel, to operators, and to top-level commanders. The DoD will ensure all identified members of the spectrum workforce are appropriately trained and retain relevant EMS skills and expertise. 

RESOURCES/LINKS

• https://media.defense.gov/2020/Oct/29/2002525927/-1/-1/0/ELECTROMAGNETIC_SPECTRUM_SUPERIORITY_STRATEGY.PDF

SUMMARY

Design a gaming tool to train external new hires, internal new hires, and potential DoD/non-DoD users on the basics of the PCTE. These rudimentary principles, including agile principles, ruthless collaboration, technical and programmatic activities, are the underlying backbone to eventually understanding the complexity of PCTE.

PCTE is a very complex program. When there is a new person, the underlying principles can take months or even years to gather. With a game-based training, we can not only make PCTE training fun, but we can expedite the learning curve exponentially.

Your mission is to review the 6 areas of rudimentary data shown above, as well as the documentation to support these areas, and design the best game-based solution to make PCTE training FUN.

REQUIRED TECH

The ability to be accessed/used on a government computer.

USE-CASES

• PCTE acronyms
• Slack capability
• JCTE leads
• Agile toolsets for PCTE; Jira, Docker, Grafana and Confluence
• PCTE Scrum Teams
• Key Terms Related to PCTE Epics and User Stories; SMART; specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time bound; PCTE Story Point estimation

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

The PCTE environment is very complex and can be overwhelming for a new hire or new user/customer. Automation is key – and it needs to be fun! This will help us expediently educate future PCTE new hires, both internal and external to PEO STRI, and upcoming DoD and non-DoD persons who will be a part of the PCTE program.

RESOURCES/LINKS

• https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12qzGsNM161B4FgHEDQwXAo2lQu2E7dh2?usp=sharing