Software Development

DICE

The Digital Integrated Combat Evaluation (DICE) is SPARTA's tool for detailed computer modeling of missiles. In 1998, the software development for DICE-associated analytic tools and databases led to important laser and optical sensor efforts. Building on this development, we have developed state-of-the-art infrared scene projector systems and hardware-in-the-loop simulation and test facilities for US Army, Navy, and Air Force customers, providing for the test and evaluation of a wide range of electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems.

C4I Software

In the C4I Systems and Software business area, SPARTA engineers assist Lockheed-Martin in building the battle management software for the THAAD System. We have developed most of the major software segments written for the THAAD simulation project, including Battlespace Determination, Planning and Scheduling, and Threat Evaluation. In addition, we have developed two major subsystems for the THAAD simulation: the Threat Evaluation module and the Multisensor Correlation module.

We played a key role in the prototyping of Defense Design algorithms. These algorithms determine the amount of useful battlespace and identify the threat detection points required to support the desired battlespace. The detection points are used to define radar search sectors, and the application of state-of-the-art linear optimization software is used to manage the radar resources allocated to each sector.

SPARTA also plays a major role in developing THAAD BM/C3 software requirements. We are developing Battle Management requirements, OSI (operator system interface) requirements, and Defense Planning requirements. This team is contributing to the development of objected-oriented, dynamic models of THAAD behavior.

In software development, we have a lead role in the design, development, test, and integration of the Segment Test Environment. We are working on models and algorithms that will be used to test and exercise the engineering, manufacturing, and development (EMD) phase of the THAAD BM/C3 tactical software.

For more information contact Skip Songy at 256-837-5282 ext 1404

Software Process Improvement

SPARTA uses a Capability Maturity Model (CMM) Level 3 process in software development. ProcessMAX, used by SPARTA, is an industry standard tool for CMM Level 3 organizations, providing a system for continually improving software policies, practices and procedures. SPARTA has provided formal CMM training to over 50 employees with a total of 2100 hours training. SPARTA, Inc., Mission Systems Sector, Defense Systems Technology Operation, achieved Level 3 (Defined Process Capability) of the SEI SW-Capability Maturity Model in January, 2005.

For more information contact Carol Detamore at 858-668-3570.