Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis

Contributing to the readiness and capabilities of our DoD clients

CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY

JHNA's multifaceted approach ensures that we are at the forefront of providing sophisticated solutions that address the intricate challenges of modern military operations.

Through application of modeling and simulation techniques, particularly with tools like MACE, JHNA supports test and evaluation efforts, enabling the prediction of live test outcomes and the efficient preparation of test events to save time and money. Our work integrates Digital Engineering methods and targeted applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning  technologies, a multifaceted approach that ensures we remain at the forefront of providing sophisticated solutions that address the intricate challenges of modern military operations.

Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Services
Our Modeling, Simulation, and Training Systems Process

CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY

JHNA's multifaceted approach ensures that we are at the forefront of providing sophisticated solutions that address the intricate challenges of modern military operations.

Through application of modeling and simulation techniques, particularly with tools like MACE, JHNA supports test and evaluation efforts, enabling the prediction of live test outcomes and the efficient preparation of test events to save time and money. Our work integrates Digital Engineering methods and targeted applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning  technologies, a multifaceted approach that ensures we remain at the forefront of providing sophisticated solutions that address the intricate challenges of modern military operations.

Modeling, Simulation, and Training Systems Services
Our Modeling, Simulation, and Training Systems Process

JHNA traces its initial business successes to supporting DoD clients in the development of their military Concepts of Operations (CONOPS). This expertise has expanded into a major core competency encompassing all aspects of modeling, simulation, and analysis. This includes the development of Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) environments and analyzing mission effectiveness results, significantly enhanced by the integration of the Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE) application.  MACE integration facilitates concept exploration and refinement for clients’ Science and Technology (S&T) and requirements development.

JHNA’s proficiency extends to the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM), which is used by JHNA to meet specific Army Aviation S&T program needs, driving advancements in mission effectiveness and weapon system survivability. A pivotal element of this core competency lies in rigorous analysis of large post-simulation datasets using various data science techniques, which are crucial for efficiently deriving accurate quantitative insights into military operational performance. 

JHNA's EXPERTISE

JHNA's modeling, simulation, and training systems process

Our JHNA experts begin by describing tactical behaviors and operational expectations in order to generate a deeper understanding of the behaviors, restrictions and constraints on systems. This allows us to ensure that they are a best fit within complex military tactics.  We understand that tactical behaviors influence engineering design requirements.

In conjunction with CONOPS, our team members detail operational architectures, establishing the basic system interactions, needlines, and event trace/threads. We develop DoDAF Operational Views in order to depict the mission solution in terms of basic networks and highlight system interoperability, interface, and integration relationships.  

We communicate our Capability Assessment results to our customers using detailed written, graphical and pictorial reports and presentations. For example, our vignette work uses animation in order to clearly portray tactical behaviors and user capability expectations. JHNA also recommends development strategies such as ascending levels of capabilities to mitigate or avoid risks. This increases the likelihood of program success and ensures that the customer gets the best possible performance, timeliness and value from the systems they are developing or acquiring. 

JHNA modeling, simulation, and Analysis EXPERTISE

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CONOPS, Requirements Analysis, and DoDAF

JHNA's expertise in developing military Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and requirements analysis is foundational to its service offerings. Using the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), JHNA excels in integrating complex systems, aligning solutions with strategic objectives and operational needs. This structured approach enhances mission readiness and capabilities, addressing the evolving challenges of military operations with effective, strategic solutions.

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Survivability Analysis

In survivability analyses, JHNA leverages its Modeling & Simulation expertise to evaluate and improve military systems' resilience against threats. Utilizing advanced simulation tools, such as AFSIM, the firm develops strategies to enhance weapon systems' survivability, ensuring operational effectiveness under adverse conditions. This focus on survivability leads to more robust defense capabilities, preparing DoD clients for success in challenging environments.

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Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Systems

JHNA leads in technological innovation with its advanced Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Systems, integrating digital engineering with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to refine military capabilities. This approach enables accurate predictions and efficient solutions, improving system performance and mission outcomes. By advancing test and evaluation processes and enhancing training efficiency, JHNA not only supports immediate military objectives but also sets the stage for future operations marked by adaptability and effectiveness. JHNA excels in developing Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) environments that significantly boost mission effectiveness. Leveraging the Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE) and the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM), JHNA enhances concept development and survivability analyses for DoD clients. The JHNA approach involves meticulous post-simulation data analysis using advanced data science methods, ensuring precise insights into technology performance and military utility. This expertise ensures that clients are equipped with sophisticated, effective solutions for complex challenges.

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JHNA digital engineering METHODS EXPERTISE

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Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE)

MBSE represents both a current and growing area of expertise within JHNA. JHNA has engineers skilled in numerous MBSE tools and methods at all levels starting with entry and leading to seasoned professionals. The JHNA approach to this technology is to combine MBSE tool training with expertise in the domain of application. JHNA believes this approach separates us from the competition by having a base of staff knowledgeable in both MBSE tools and how best to apply them based on domain knowledge. Domain knowledge is not easy to acquire and maintain. JHNA has hiring and retention practices to ensure this high level of MBSE expertise is available for clients needing to apply MBSE techniques for their business and technical developments.

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Agile SW and Development Tools (DevSecOps)

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Systems Engineering and Modeling Languages

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JHNA's digital engineering METHODS process

In the early stages of systems engineering, our work centers around clarifying the end user’s needs and problems, capturing the goals the system is intended to support, and then measuring and evaluating the system's effectiveness in supporting these goals.

Our JHNA consultants do this by documenting the required system functionality, interfaces, physical and performance characteristics linked directly to the goals, and any effectiveness measures documented in our modeling environment. We then capture alternative system solutions by organizing the preliminary system design into modeling components that satisfy the modeled system requirements. This provides a digital environment to compare and contrast solutions that optimize the design and maximize the stated effective measures.

Characteristic of our careful and diligent work, our model based engineering environment maintains traceability from the system goals to the system and component requirements. It is during the system integration and test process, that the verified components are integrated into the system. System test cases are developed and digitally documented to verify the system requirements are satisfied.

The end result is a disciplined system engineering process coupled with digital engineering rigor that produces a well-documented and traceable balanced system solution that satisfies our stakeholder needs.  

On-going Support

During the operations and support phase, our JHNA consultants continue to fine tune solutions. We develop fielding plans, assist with system upgrades, develop training programs that optimize system use, and facilitate hardware and software training and integration.

JHNA’s end-to-end system development support ensures the system stays responsive to warfighter needs and within the realm of engineering capability.