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How FLAMES Is Different FLAMES: A True Framework
The monolithic architecture of most simulations makes As a true framework, FLAMES provides two very important
them very time-consuming and expensive to modify as technology features:
and requirements change. Rather than modify an out-of-date
simulation, it is often easier and cheaper to build a new one. This Component Independence
explains why there are so many different simulations in use today
and why nearly every major new simulation currently under Complete component independence is the primary feature that
development is not based on a predecessor. Unfortunately, new distinguishes true frameworks from fixed simulations. The acid test
simulations continue to be based on monolithic designs and will for component independence is whether the framework is fully
someday also need to be abandoned. executable without the presence of any components. Ternion® is
not aware of any simulation system other than FLAMES that can
The limited architectures of both old and new simulations have pass this test.
resulted in the waste of literally billions of software development
dollars. Even worse, many pressing requirements for more Unlike other simulations, FLAMES is not hard-wired to support
advanced simulations remain unsatisfied. some fixed set of tightly-coupled components. As many
organizations around the world have already learned, FLAMES can
Unlike fixed, monolithic simulations, FLAMES® is a framework for support almost any type of component you require, now and in the
composable simulations that can be reconfigured quickly to future. Just as important, you can now use a single framework to
support almost any current or future modeling and simulation satisfy nearly all of your simulation requirements.
requirement imaginable. FLAMES is separate from and
independent of application-specific software, such as models of ®

real-world systems and custom interfaces to specific external Simulation Framework

systems. In a FLAMES-based simulation, the application-specific
software resides in software components that plug into FLAMES
using mature, well-defined interfaces.

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Models of composable, reconfigurable simulations−something many others
Real-World Systems
have tried to develop without success. End-users (non-software
developers) can quickly compose the simulations they need by
merely placing the necessary component libraries on their hard
FLAMES-Based Simulation System drive.

Another benefit of the FLAMES plug-in component architecture is a

tremendous, recurring savings in time and money. You save in
software design because the structure and interfaces of FLAMES
components have already been designed. You save in software
FLAMES-compatible components, such as development and testing because so much of the software you
need to get a working simulation is already developed and tested
software models of real-world systems and for you. You save in software integration, which is often the most
interfaces to external systems, plug in to expensive part of modifying an existing simulation, because
FLAMES and integrate automatically. FLAMES components are self integrating.

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Product Family
FLAMES is a powerful simulation framework
Systems Design War Gaming
that addresses all aspects of constructive and Analysis and Training
simulation development and use, including
customizable scenario creation, execution,
visualization, and analysis, as well as interfaces to

Scenario Size
Test and Concept
constructive, virtual, and live systems.
Evaluation Definition

FLAMES Runtime Products Include

• Easy to use, ready to run applications for Live System Mission Planning
scenario creation, execution, visualization, and Simulation and Rehearsal
analysis

• Sample FLAMES components that include

Tactics Evaluation
simple, example models of many types of
military systems and human behavior
Resolution and Fidelity
• An example FLAMES scenario database to help
you build your first FLAMES scenarios With FLAMES, you can develop models of almost any type of system at the level
• Abundant online and printable user
of fidelity and resolution you require. Models can be “plugged” into FLAMES-
documentation based simulations in any quantity or combination, allowing you to compose
simulations that can satisfy almost any modeling and simulation requirement.
FLAMES Development
Products Include
• Object libraries and include files for developing your
own FLAMES-compatible components in either the C or C++
programming language FLAMES lets you edit all scenario
parameters with a powerful,
• Lots of example source code, including the friendly graphical user interface,
source code to all the FLAMES example models making it easy to create and
execute scenarios— even for
beginning users.
• Tools to generate custom model source code
and define graphical user interfaces for your models

• Abundant online and printable developer documentation

FLAMES Features
• Support for modeling almost any type of system (land, sea, air, • High-fidelity 3D visualization
space) at nearly any level of complexity
• Detailed terrain and cultural feature databases that are perfectly
• Support for modeling human behavior and decision processes correlated with 3D visualization databases

• Support for scenarios with one player or thousands of players • Support for interacting with other simulations and simulators
using both DIS and HLA; DIS and HLA interfaces are fully
• Ability to integrate models from legacy simulations customizable

• Powerful, flexible database manager for storing, controlling, and • Support for complex parametric trades studies and Monte Carlo
sharing scenario data in a multi-user environment (no flat files) analysis simulation

• Friendly, intuitive graphical user interface for editing ALL • Automatic checkpoint/restart capability to protect against
scenario data (no configuration or parameter files that must be hardware failure during long-running exercises
edited by hand)
• Special facilities that support high-performance virtual
• 2D, plan-view displays using terrain contour maps or a map from simulators
almost any 2D image file
• Support for direct interaction with real-world C4ISR systems and
other live systems
 Use a single framework to support
your simulation requirements
• Integration of live, virtual, and constructive
simulations

• Systems analysis and design

• Parametric trade studies and Monte-Carlo

Since 1989, Ternion Corporation has
analysis
provided quality commercial simulation
products, custom software development,
• Live system stimulation and testing
and support services to government and
commercial organizations worldwide.
• Hardware in-the-loop simulation
Ternion® is a privately held, employee-
owned company located in high-tech
• Semi-automated forces simulation
Huntsville, Alabama.
• Wargaming and large-scale training exercises

• Individual operator training

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• Embedded, deployable training simulation

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Analysis ®

Customer Success Simulation Framework

Air Force Research Lab Munitions Directorate Uses FLAMES

Concept Evaluation Tool An example of an advanced
system-of-systems weapon
The Air Force Research Lab's Munitions Directorate system involves many vehicles
(AFRL/RW) uses modeling and simulation to better loitering over a battlefield
study advanced, conceptual weapon systems. These waiting to strike time-critical
weapon systems are actually a system-of-systems that targets once they appear, such
use many technologies not yet developed. As budgets as this mobile missile launcher.
shrink, the efficient use of resources becomes critical. Besides the analysis of
Applied Research Associates (ARA) is developing
equipment technologies,
system-of-systems simulation models to represent
FLAMES also supports the
these conceptual weapon systems and providing
analysis that enables the AFRL/RW to make better analysis of CONOPS.
investment decisions in both effort and funding. (Note: the white icons represent clutter that
the sensors must deal with.)
Based on experience, warfighters identify abilities that
would allow them to better accomplish their missions. Recent examples
include the ability to attack deeply buried targets and the ability to detect About AFRL/RW
and destroy mobile launchers that come out of hiding over an extended The mission of the Air Force Research Lab's
period of time. Engineers then devise conceptual weapon systems based Munitions Directorate is to develop, integrate,
on existing and/or future technologies to meet the warfighters' needs. and transition science and technology for
air-launched munitions with the purpose of
Since developing and transitioning these conceptual weapon systems defeating ground-fixed, mobile/relocatable, air,
requires a tremendous amount of resources, these concepts must be and space targets, hereby assuring the
evaluated in terms of viability, cost, and risk. Furthermore, as the concepts preeminence of the U.S.
advance in maturity, analysis can determine sensitivities to technology
development.
About ARA
Applied Research Associates is an employee
Using the FLAMES® architecture, ARA is supporting the AFRL/RW in research company that has grown steadily
developing weapon systems for the next decade. FLAMES enabled ARA to since 1979 and has offices throughout the
develop system-of-systems simulation models very quickly and efficiently. United States and Canada. Its primary mission is
In particular, the FLAMES architecture supports independent equipment to provide in-depth and diversified research,
engineering, and technical support services. Its
modeling, allowing ARA to build models for various communications
goal is to develop innovative, cost-effective
equipment, sensors, and munitions being considered for the conceptual solutions to important national problems in
weapon system. These equipment models can then be "plugged" into engineering and the physical sciences.
the system-of-systems simulation for sensitivity analysis of their impact.

In addition to specific equipment models, ARA has learned the

tremendous importance and impact of cognitive models for conceptual weapon systems. Cognitive models represent how the
weapon system is employed, how the systems interact with each other within the system-of-systems, how the equipment
interacts within a system, and how information is utilized. The FLAMES architecture fully supports the development of
cognitive models, a key feature not found in other simulation architectures.

Since the weapon systems designed and considered by the AFRL/RW are conceptual, how the weapon systems are best
employed is not known. The technologies these system-of-systems weapon systems bring to the warfighter represent a
paradigm shift in capabilities and concept of operations. Applied Research Associates is
able to support the development of not only the technologies used by advanced
system-of-systems weapon systems, but also how the advanced weapon systems use the
technology and how to employ such a weapon system.
 A BETTER WAY TO BUILD
DIS and HLA often provide adequate
performance when connecting multiple
virtual simulators to each other and to a
High-Fidelity Virtual Simulators
constructive "scenario generator" simulation. However, when it is necessary to model complex, high-fidelity, interactions between players, a
computer network can become overloaded with all the high-volume, high-frequency data necessary to describe the interactions.

In such cases, it is often helpful to move some of the complex models involved in the interactions out of the individual virtual simulators and
into the constructive simulation. This allows the high-volume, high-frequency data necessary to describe the interactions to stay within the
constructive simulation where bandwidth and latency are not an issue.

FLAMES® supports both DIS and HLA (simultaneously if necessary), so virtual simulators that use DIS and HLA are supported. In addition,
FLAMES supports a Client/Server architecture that allows selected models of a virtual simulator to be moved into a FLAMES-based
constructive simulation. The FLAMES Client/Server architecture can also provide the benefits listed below.

DIS & HLA - Typical Approach FLAMES Client/Server - Better Approach

Virtual Simulator Virtual Simulator

Low Volume Vehicle

Low Frequency
Interfaces Weapons Sensors Vehicle

Comms EW/ECM

High Volume Low Volume

NETWORK

NETWORK
High Frequency Low Frequency
Interface Interfaces
Constructive Simulation Constructive Simulation
Weapons Sensors

Cognition Vehicle Cognition Vehicle

Comms EW/ECM
Weapons Sensors High Volume Weapons Sensors
Virtual Player System Models
High Frequency
Comms EW/ECM Interface Comms EW/ECM
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Simulation Framework Automated Player Models

Automated Player Models

Complex network protocols must be followed by all simulators No network protocols are required

System models are different for each simulator System models can be the same for each simulator and for all
automated players

Differences in system models often make results unreliable Common system models operate on a "level playing field" and help
make results more reliable

System models are usually difficult to reconfigure System models for any simulator are easy to reconfigure

Each simulator has its own input database and scenario editing tools Inputs for system models for all players reside in a common database
edited by one set of tools

Each simulator has its own post-processing tools A single set of post-processing tools can be used
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FLAMES-Based Simulation System

FLAMES® is a powerful simulation framework that addresses all aspects of constructive simulation development
and use, including customizable scenario creation, execution, visualization, and analysis, as well as interfaces to
constructive, virtual, and live systems. FLAMES minimizes the amount of software development needed to get a
full-featured, working simulation. At the same time, the open, object-oriented architecture of FLAMES gives you the
flexibility to modify or enhance your simulation as necessary to meet your specific requirements. Get the simulation
you need, when you need it, with FLAMES.

Since 1989, Ternion Corporation has provided quality commercial simulation products and custom software
development and support services to government and commercial organizations worldwide. Ternion is a privately
held, employee-owned company located in high-tech Huntsville, Alabama.

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 FLAMES® Automated Simulation Trainer
Field Deployable Training System
Ternion® Corporation’s FLAMES Automated Simulation Trainer (FAST™) is a powerful, deployable
training system that addresses the specialized needs of the real-time tactical decision-maker.

FAST: FLAMES Automated Simulation Trainer

FAST is a turn-key application based on Ternion Corporation's flagship product, the FLexible Analysis, Modeling, and Exercise
System (FLAMES®) software. This commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) simulation is a versatile training system able to provide
dynamic in-garrison and in-the-field training for
a wide variety of interfaces. With its small
hardware footprint, FAST gives users a powerful,
deployable training device that can be operated
without outside agency support. This use of
organic systems without need of additional
equipment or personnel reduces training and logistics support costs. Powerful and lightweight, FAST provides a
comprehensive training opportunity that addresses the specialized needs of users at any level.

FAST’s Benefits
• Easy to use
• Small hardware footprint
• Portable, providing for in-garrison and
in-the-field training
• No need for outside agency support

FAST’s Versatility
While FAST is a stand-alone product, it greatly enhances the capabilities of tactical communication devices and systems. Ultra
Electronics’ ADSI® system uses software and hardware modules to provide joint-certified tactical data link forwarding software
combined with a number of tactical data link, radar and electronic intelligence interfaces. When combined with FAST, an ADSI
system becomes a deployable training device that saves valuable time and money. Raytheon® Solipsys’ Multi Source
Correlator Tracker (MSCT): Raytheon® Solipsys’ MSCT is a COTS tracking and data processing engine that provides certified,
integrated tactical data link support. Interfacing with FAST expands upon the portability of the MSCT, providing for a greater
ease of training.
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Training ®

Customer Success
Simulation Framework

C2WSPTT Trains AOC Warfighters as They Would Actually Fight

FLAMES Serves as C2WSPTT’s Modeling & Simulation “FLAMES provides a wide scope of
Development Platform important and valuable tools, which
The 505th Communications Squadron (505 CS) under the 505th Command and Control Wing have helped C2WSPTT become a
(505 CCW) needed a low-cost, high-fidelity M&S capability with a small footprint that would
allow Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) units to conduct in-garrison training without the leader in M&S. It’s more than a match
need for outside agency support. It developed the Command and Control Weapon System
Part Task Trainer (C2WSPTT) with support from Ternion® Corporation to provide an for its competitors.”
on-demand, single-server, resident modeling and simulation capability to stimulate an AOC
environment. A key component to C2WSPTT's success was the 505 CS’s strategy to use Ternion — BK Stover
Corporation's FLAMES® as its modeling and simulation (M&S) development framework. C2WSPTT Project Manager

Due to its innovative design, small footprint, and reduced manpower requirements, C2WSPTT
has proven to be an extremely cost-effective M&S solution to meet a variety of requirements, Applications of C2WSPTT
including training, testing, experimentation, and analysis. C2WSPTT is used by AOC crews, the
505th Formal Training Unit (FTU), the 46th Test Squadron (TS), and Air Force Research Labora- Air & Space Operations Center (AOC)
tories (AFRLs). For this reason, C2WSPTT received the prestigious U.S. Air Force Modeling and Supports mission qualification and continuation
Simulation Award in the cross-functional category in 2002, 2005, and 2007. training (MQT/CT) at most of the 24 locations
supporting the AOC Weapon System

505th Formal Training Unit (FTU)

Interfacing with Other Systems Using Less Manpower Provides the synthetic environment for initial
and Hardware Resources qualification training with simulated labs and
end-of-course exercises to approximately 1,300
FLAMES provides a single architecture for warfighters annually in operational processes and
constructing air, space, land, sea, human, critical mission applications
and environmental models in C2WSPTT.
46th Test Squadron (TS)
FLAMES' ability to construct models in all
Stimulates testing for AOC systems and services;
operational domains makes it possible to the 46th TS is at the forefront of the command and
reduce the hardware and manpower control (C2) developmental test community in the
requirements to a single system operated Air Force, as well as a key participant in the
by a single controller. Since all models evolving joint test and evaluation (T&E)
reside on the same platform, only one community
database is required, and interactive
control of the scenario is accomplished Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
through one interface. There is no need Facilitates experimentation and analysis, allowing
for a distributed protocol to share data AFRLs to research, demonstrate, and transition
among disparate systems that require Simulated Predator UAV video feed from C2WSPTT leading-edge human performance methods and
expensive bandwidth. This allows technologies that provide warfighters the
C2WSPTT to be a stand-alone system that can be scheduled on demand. Additionally, FLAMES necessary knowledge and skills to dominate the
supports DIS and HLA protocols, so C2WSPTT can interface with other virtual and constructive decision environment
models in a distributed environment.

C2WSPTT is integrated with the Theater Battle Management Core Systems (TBMCS) and other
AOC Weapon System components. C2WSPTT provides a simple and intuitive interface that
allows the operator to programmatically extract data from existing TBMCS databases to define the asset and mission data for both the friendly and enemy
forces. This gives C2WSPTT a tremendous advantage over other M&S systems that must employ time-consuming manual processes to generate the
databases and scenarios. The output from C2WSPTT is interfaced with C4I systems to provide simulated real-world inputs to AOC systems based on a
fly-out of the Air Tasking Order (ATO). These real-world inputs include Link-16 message feeds and United States Message Text Formatting (USMTF)
message traffic.

C2WSPTT provides for real-time interactive control of the scenario to inject a variety of simulation events, such as vectoring or scrambling aircraft,
controlling missions, launching missiles, killing units, simulating equipment failures, and closing bases. These
events can be pre-planned or added dynamically as the simulation is running. C2WSPTT also allows
controllers to create or modify USMTF messages to be sent to the AOC. The end result is an M&S capability
that mirrors real C2 data streams and enables warfighters to train as they would actually fight.
 Custom Functionality Implemented Using the FLAMES API
Significant MSEL Manager
FLAMES-based Using the Master Simulation Event List
C2WSPTT Features (MSEL) Manager and the underlying
custom FLAMES service, users can
Free Runtime Licensing preplan commands, such as scramble
The latest version of C2WSPTT aircraft or launch surface-to-surface
is built with FLAMES® Enterprise missiles (SSM), before starting the
Edition and can be distributed simulation. These
to an unlimited number of sites commands will occur
without runtime license fees. automatically for
each future run of the
UAV Video simulation at the
C2WSPTT can simulate 3D video scheduled times. This
feeds from several different types facilitates running a
of UAVs using the inherent dynamic training
display capabilities of FLAMES. exercise without any
operator intervention.
DMO Capable C2WSPTT simulation interface
FLAMES’ support for DIS allows JTIDS Network
C2WSPTT to interface with other C2WSPTT simulates a Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) network through
simulations for interagency the use of a variety of FLAMES models, including sensors to detect tracks and data processors
training via Air Force Distributed to store track data. Each participating unit in the modeled JTIDS network has a unique address
Mission Operations (DMO). and track block, which is used to report tactical information to the simulated AOC. These
simulated messages are then translated into JTIDS format and transmitted to the live AOC
Mission Control through serial or socket connections.
The C2WSPTT operator can
control mission behavior by USMTF Support
sending a variety of commands C2WSPTT reads a USMTF Airspace Control Order (ACO) and creates a FLAMES airspace model
into the simulation through the to represent each airspace. C2WSPTT also reads a USMTF Air Tasking Order (ATO) and creates a
FLAMES client/server FLAMES mission model to represent each mission. During simulation runtime, this informa-
functionality. tion is used to move aircraft through their specified series of activities. Upon completion of a
mission, a mission report (MISREP) message is converted to USMTF format and output to the
live AOC for distribution.

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 FIRED UP ABOUT

The following is a partial list of valued FLAMES customers. U.S. Corporations

AEgis Technologies Group, Inc.
U.S. Department of Defense Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA)
Defense Modeling and Simulation Office (DMSO) The Boeing Company
CG2, a Quantum3D, Inc. Company
U.S. Air Force Charles River Analytics Inc.
Colsa Corporation
96 Communication Group (CG), 46th Test Wing Swedish Defence
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
505 Training Group (505 TRG)
Dynetics, Inc. Materiel Administration
505 Training Squadron (505 TRS)
General Dynamics Advanced Information
Air Armament Center (AAC/XR)
Systems (GD-AIS)
National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC)
Research Laboratory, Air Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RB)
Geodynamics Corporation
Georgia Institute of Technology
PRECISION
Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW)
(Georgia Tech)
Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate (AFRL/RY)
Institute for Scientific Research, Inc. (ISR)
Space Command (AFSPC)
Johns Hopkins University Applied
Transformation Center
Physics Lab
Wargaming Institute (AFWI)

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Lockheed Martin
Miltec Corporation
U.S. Army The MITRE Corporation
Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Northrop Grumman Corporation
Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC), Radiance Technologies United Kingdom & France
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) communications
Raytheon Company
Program Executive Office, Simulation, Training and Science Applications International
Instrumentation (PEO STRI) Corporation (SAIC)
Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) Sensis Corporation
Smiths Aerospace (North America),
U.S. Marine Corps Electronic Division
BAE SYSTEMS
Modeling & Simulation Management Office (MCMSMO) Summit Solutions, Inc.
Marine Corps Reserves SWL, Inc.
SYColeman, formerly Coleman Research
U.S. Navy Corporation (CRC)
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR)

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Defence Science and
Technology Laboratory Institute for Scientific Research

Communications The Finnish Defence Forces

Research Centre Technical Research Centre
Canada

PEO STRI Turkey

Defense Modeling & Simulation Office

AFRL/RW  AFRL/RY  AFRL/RB

AMCOM
Germany & France

USASMDC
Swedish
Defence Agency
International Government International Corporations
Belgium Armed Forces Royal Defence College (RDC) Aselsan A.S., Turkey
Canada Communications Research Centre BAE Systems Advanced Technology Centres -
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL Analysis), UK Sowerby Research Center, UK
Finnish Defence Forces Technical Research Centre (PvTT) BAE Systems, Defence Systems, UK
FMV, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration BAE SYSTEMS (C4ISR), UK
FOI, Swedish Defence Agency EADS Deutschland GmbH, Germany
French Army EADS Systems & Defence Electronics, France
Hellenic Air Force, Greece Indra, Spain
HQ AIRNORTH, Ramstein Air Base, Germany Komatsu Ltd., Japan
NATO C3 Agency (NC3A), The Netherlands MBDA, UK and France
TNO Defence, Security and Safety, The Netherlands Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO), Japan
NATO Combined Air Operations Centers (CAOC), Mitsubishi Precision Co., LTD. (MPC), Japan
Germany, Denmark, UK, Portugal, and Greece Page Europa S.p.A., Italy
NATO Programming Centre (NPC), Belgium QinetiQ Ltd., UK
Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF), Taiwan Smiths Aerospace (Europe), Electronic Division, UK
Republic of Korea Air Force Thales Air Defence, (formerly SHORTS Missile Systems), UK
Spanish Navy Operations Research Laboratory Thales Sensors, UK
United Arab Emirates Air Force Thales Training & Simulation (TTS), UK
UK Joint Force Air Component (UK JFAC)
UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)

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 Proven Solution for
FLAMES® is often the ideal framework for many types of
Live Virtual Constructive
simulations, including constructive simulations that are intended to interact with virtual simulators and live (real world) systems.

FLAMES has the ability to integrate models of almost any type of entity and to support interfaces to almost any live or virtual
system. That’s why so many organizations around the world have developed their testing, training, and mission rehearsal
systems using FLAMES (see back for details).

How FLAMES Interfaces with LVC Systems

FLAMES supports DIS and HLA interfaces to legacy systems. In addition, FLAMES supports a unique, high-performance interface
called the Interactive Server (ISV) that was specially designed to address the demanding requirements of integrating live, virtual, and
constructive (LVC) systems.

The ISV supports many features not available in DIS and HLA, including the ability to communicate directly with command, control,
communications, computer, and intelligence (C4I) systems using real-world tactical messages. Custom external system interfaces
can be and have been integrated into FLAMES, as well.

Virtual Simulators C4I Systems

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Other how FLAMES can integrate

Simulations your live, virtual, and

constructive systems.

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Live, Instrumented Systems

Benefits of using FLAMES for LVC

• Proven capability in numerous, existing testing and training systems
• DIS, HLA, and high-performance interfaces to live and virtual systems
• Specialized support for interfaces to C4I systems
• Deployed with operational systems for “in-garrison” training capability
• Fully customizable models and applications
• Used successfully by programs worldwide (see back for details)
FLAMES is used in some of the most advanced testing, training, and mission rehearsal systems in the world. In addition, it
appears that FLAMES-based simulations are the only simulations in the world to be deployed as integrated segments of
real-world systems to provide in-garrison training capability. Here is a sample of Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) simulation
programs that use FLAMES.

The Integrated Training Capability (ITC) for the NATO Combined Air Operations Centers (CAOCs)

NATO Live Virtual Constructive (NLVC) capability

U.S. Air Force Command, Control, and Weapon System Part Task Trainer (C2WSPTT) for the
Theater Battle Management Core Systems (TBMCS)

U.S. Air Force Distributed Mission Operations (DMO)

U.S. Army Command, Control, and Communications Driver (C3 Driver) for the Army Battle Command System (ABCS)

U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RB) aircraft virtual simulators

U.S. Marine Corps Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) integrated testing and training simulation

Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force Distributed Wargaming System (DWS)

U.S. Marine Corps Predator anti-tank missile, hardware-in-the-loop avionics test simulation

Japan Ministry of Defense Type 90 tank simulator

FLAMES® is a powerful simulation framework that addresses Virtual

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commercial simulation products and custom software
development and support services to government and
Models of
commercial organizations worldwide. Ternion is a privately Real-World Systems
held, employee-owned company located in high-tech
Huntsville, Alabama.
FLAMES-Based Simulation System

(256) 881-9933
(256) 881-9957 fax
2223 Drake Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805
www.ternion.com

Where to Buy
(256) 881-9933
[email protected]

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mark of Ternion Corporation. All other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. Photos are used courtesy of the following: virtual simulator-USMC and L-3
Communications; tank-USMC and Lance Cpl. Nicole A. LaVine; and radar-US Navy and Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Regina Wiss. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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 FLAMES Makes It Simple to Perform
FLAMES® is the framework of choice for almost
Complex Systems Analysis
any constructive simulation, including constructive simulations used for complex system design and analysis.

Using the FLAMES Enhanced Analysis capability in your FLAMES-based simulation, you can easily perform Monte-Carlo
analysis and parametric trade studies that vary and analyze almost any aspect of your scenario imaginable.

1 2 3
Perform complex systems analysis with FLAMES in three simple steps.

Configure the Scenario Execute the Scenario Analyze the Results

System Concepts Automated Parametric

Trade Studies
Design Parameters Monte Carlo Analysis

Rules of Engagement Proof of Concept

System
Tactics and Plans Demonstrations

Specify the values of almost any set Automatically execute your scenario Process and analyze the results to
of input parameters as scenario repeatedly for all of your design cases. get the answers you need.
variables.
Use third-party “design of experiment”
Define multiple design cases, and analysis tools to automate and
which assign different values to enhance the analysis process.
your scenario variables.

FLAMES Makes Complex Analysis Simple

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Study almost any aspect of any scenario
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Complete complex studies quickly and easily
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Perform studies you never thought possible
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Rely on a proven COTS simulation framework (see back for details)
FLAMES is a proven COTS simulation framework for complex system design and analysis. Here is a sample of
FLAMES-based simulations from around the world that are used for systems analysis.

U.S. Air Force National Air & Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS) analysis simulation (Helios)

U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) and Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RB) analysis tools

Northrop Grumman Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Facility (MSAF)

Raytheon Missile Systems weapons systems analysis simulation

Raytheon Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) analysis system and system demonstrator

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (APL) net-centric operations analysis simulation

Boeing Advanced Combat Aircraft Division parametric aerospace system design analysis simulation

Indra for Spanish Navy air-to-ship and ship-to-ship systems analysis simulation

Israeli Air Force battlefield systems analysis simulation

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commercial simulation products and custom software
development and support services to government and
Models of
commercial organizations worldwide. Ternion is a privately Real-World Systems
held, employee-owned company located in high-tech
Huntsville, Alabama.
FLAMES-Based Simulation System

(256) 881-9933
(256) 881-9957 fax
2223 Drake Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805
www.ternion.com

Where to Buy
(256) 881-9933
[email protected]

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 FLAMES University/Education License
®

Ternion® Corporation provides free licenses to the Premier configuration of the FLAMES
Development Suite to qualified educational institutions for the purpose of education, training
and the pursuit of masters and doctoral degrees. Ternion developed the FUEL program to help
prepare students for a career in modeling and simulation and to give Universities free tools to aid
the classroom in career preparation.

Key Features Criteria

FLAMES may be used in the classroom or for research as long as it is for
• Available to classrooms,
educational purposes only. Plug-ins, scenarios, and other items generated with
undergraduates, Masters an academic license cannot be provided to any third party without Ternion’s
and PhD candidates advance consent. If your study is funded by a third party that requires the
delivery of items developed using FLAMES, you will likely not qualify for an
• Provides unlimited software academic license. All license requests must be submitted through an
licenses for classroom application process and must meet criteria set by Ternion.
computers
Pricing
• Offers student licenses for Licenses are FREE to educational institutions. To qualify, FLAMES must be
personal computers for $99 installed on a computer (1) owned by the educational institution and
(2) residing within a facility owned by the educational institution.
• Covers non-commercial
work of all staff and students Licenses are $99 per year for qualifying students’ personal computers.
at degree-granting
institutions Support
• Includes licenses to the Full on-line documentation, examples, videos, and tutorials come with every
Premier configuration of FLAMES license. Customer support will be limited to software installation only.
FLAMES Runtime and Technical support can be purchased.
Development Suites
Training
• Upgrades to software are FLAMES Training courses are available for a fee at Ternion’s headquarters in
available upon request and Huntsville, AL. Training courses may also be taught on campus for an additional
at no charge fee.

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Training ®

Customer Success Simulation Framework

NATO C3 Agency Integrated Training Capability

Integrated Command and Control Software for Exchanging data directly with ICC
Air Operations (ICC) databases, ITC provides automated
scenario definition, simulates ATOs,
To maximize the operational provides mission status and reports
effectiveness of the ICC, the staffs of directly to the appropriate ICC
NATO and NATO member nations must application, and supports detailed
have frequent training in using the ICC after-action reviews.
in the context of realistic military
operations. The Integrated Training
Capability (ITC) makes this training
possible and affordable.

With the guidance and sponsorship of

NC3A, Ternion® Corporation developed
the ITC using FLAMES®. Operating on a
single computer integrated into a site's ICC architecture, the ITC simulates
the execution of one or more Air Task Orders (ATOs) to represent a modern
combat environment. Interfaces between the ICC and the ITC support the
bi-directional exchange of standard NATO messages to allow ICC operators
to interact with subordinate and command echelons that are simulated
within the ITC. About ICC
The "NATO-wide Integrated Command and
Air and ground vehicles, sensors, communication devices, computers, Control software for Air Operations" (ICC) is
weapon systems, and jammers are simulated within the ITC, as are the an integrated C3I environment that provides
information management and decision
operations of many different types of units, including air bases, wings, support to NATO Combined Air Operations
squadrons, individual aircraft, and surface-to-air missile sites for both Centers (CAOCs) during peacetime, exercise
friendly and opposing forces. Trainees can exercise all the major functions and wartime. ICC also provides related
of the ICC during the execution of an operational scenario and directly mission-essential functions to command
echelons above and below the CAOC. The ICC
participate in the conduct of a battle. Exchanging data directly with ICC
provides functional support for the most critical
databases, ITC provides automated scenario definition, simulates ATOs, functions of the air command and control cycle,
provides mission status and reports directly to the appropriate ICC such as Planning & Tasking, Airspace Control
application, and supports detailed after-action reviews. ITC can also be Order (ACO) / Air Task Order (ATO) / Air Task
used for operational course of action analysis and planned refinement. Message (ATM) production, and mission
monitoring and reporting.
Through these seamless data exchange mechanisms, ICC is employed
exactly as it is in real operations for any ITC-supported evolution.

The robust and open architecture of FLAMES enabled the development of

system models that precisely matched the ICC training requirements.
FLAMES' support for modeling human cognitive behavior enabled the ITC
to execute on a single computer with little or no role-player support. The
foundation for many essential ITC features, including direct ICC database
import and direct messaging interfaces to ICC systems, was supplied by
FLAMES' comprehensive library of support services. Perhaps most
importantly, the mature, object-oriented framework provided by FLAMES
allowed the ITC to be developed quickly and inexpensively.
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FLAMES is a powerful simulation framework that addresses all aspects of constructive simulation development and use,
including customizable scenario creation, execution, visualization, and analysis, as well as interfaces to constructive, virtual, and
live systems. FLAMES minimizes the amount of software development needed to get a full-featured, working simulation. At the
same time, the open, object-oriented architecture of FLAMES gives you the flexibility to modify or enhance your simulation as
necessary to meet your specific requirements. Get the simulation you need, when you need it, with FLAMES.

Since 1989, Ternion® Corporation has provided quality commercial simulation products and custom software development
and support services to government and commercial organizations worldwide. Ternion is a privately held, employee-owned
company located in high-tech Huntsville, Alabama.

(256) 881-9933
(256) 881-9957 fax
2223 Drake Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805
[email protected]
www.ternion.com

Copyright © 2010 Ternion Corporation. All rights reserved. Ternion, FLAMES, and the Ternion logo are registered trademarks of Ternion Corporation. Simulations That Work is a service
mark of Ternion Corporation. All other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice. 100201
 What’s New in
FLAMES® version 12.0 includes enhancements in over 100 areas.
Below are some of the most significant enhancements. See the FLAMES version 12.0
What’s New section of the FLAMES documentation for additional details on these and other enhancements.

User Interface Enhancements. Many enhancements have been made to

the user interface of FORGE™ and FLASH™ to make these applications easier
to use. The enhancements include many new ways to control the 2D and
3D views of FORGE and FLASH, support for touch screens, and several new
keyboard shortcuts.

New Way to Manage Datasets. FORGE includes a new window from which
all the datasets in a scenario can be managed. You can load and drop
multiple datasets of any type from this window. In addition, you can
automatically drop multiple datasets and reload them from a different user.

New Terrain Modeling Capability. FLAMES Enhanced 3D Scene data may

now be used directly as the terrain model for mathematical calculations in
FLAMES applications. This means you can now import and use OpenFlight®
terrain databases without having to import the corresponding correlated
terrain polygon shapefiles. Enhanced 3D Scene data can also be used as the
2D background in 2D views.

Analysis Option Enhancements. A new tool has been added to FORGE to allow scenario variable values to be
imported from an experiment file. In addition, a new example scenario and multiple tutorials are now included with
FLAMES that illustrate many of the features of the Enhanced Analysis option.

New CSV Data Recorder Format. Most FLAMES data recorders now allow recorder files to be written in "comma
separated value" (CSV) format. Files in this format can be opened with a text editor and many other third-party
applications.

New Functions. The FLAMES application programming interface (API) includes over 40 new functions, many of
which support advanced scenario and player management operations.

Find Memory Leaks Quickly. FLAMES includes a new tool that prints detailed information about all memory
allocated by your custom software (provided you are using the FLAMES memory allocators). Using this tool and the
instructions provided in the documentation, you can quickly find "memory leaks" - memory that you are allocating
in your custom software but are forgetting to free.

Enhanced Bundled Models. Many changes were made to the models bundled with FLAMES to take advantage of
the new features of FLAMES and to enhance the capabilities of the models. In addition, two new cognition models
are bundled with FLAMES which provide a convenient set of commands for performing several high-level scenario
management and control operations. The source code to the models (which is included with FLAMES Development
Suite) provides many examples of how to perform these high-level operations in custom software.

Debug Libraries Now Included. The FLAMES Development Suite for Windows computers now includes debug
versions of FLAMES bundled model component plug-in libraries. You can use the debug versions of the libraries
with a debugger to step through and examine the functions and variables of a bundled model during scenario
execution without having to compile the source code of the model.

Free copies of version 12.0 of the FLAMES Runtime Suite are available upon request. FLAMES Development Suite
customers with active software maintenance will receive version 12.0 upon request at no additional cost. Please
contact customer support to make your request.