DAMES application towards weapon system support

It is noted that a method using gate-level system simulation (GLSS) and higher level description languages will allow developers and maintainers to utilize a computer aided engineering (CAE) environment which is focused on the entire weapon system process. The possibility of such an environment is being addressed under the Demonstration of Avionics Module Exchangeability via Simulation (DAMES) program. The authors show how DAMES technology and fault simulation combined can create a platform for future logistics support concepts. They report that the current DAMES program targets and helps to overcome many of the specification, design, and simulation hurdles which are introduced by the form, fit, and function (F³) method of advanced common avionics design for the US Air Force´s Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF), the US Army´s LHX, and the US Navy´s A-12 weapon systems. The DAMES program has been established and is proceeding to develop and test a part of the tool environment needed for unambiguous (F³) specification