Definition
LVC Simulation is the convergence of Live, Virtual, and Constructive simulation methodologies into a unified training or analysis environment. It allows for a “mix and match” approach to meet complex objectives within constraints of time, space, and cost.
Why It Matters
LVC simulation is the ultimate tool for mastering ‘system-of-systems’ complexity; it allows for the training and testing of massive, multi-domain operations that would be physically and financially impossible to conduct in the real world.
Core Concepts
- Live Simulation: Real people operating real systems (e.g., soldiers on a physical training ground using sensor-augmented equipment).
- Virtual Simulation: Real people operating simulated systems (e.g., a pilot in a flight simulator).
- Constructive Simulation: Simulated people operating simulated systems (e.g., computer-generated forces in a wargame).
- Joint National Training Capability (JNTC): A modern initiative to deliver the optimal LVC mix “any place, any time.”
- Convergence: The integration of these types to serve multiple audiences or purposes simultaneously.