Open Data Distribution Service (DDS) for use in a real time simulation laboratory environment Navy SBIR FY2008.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2008.2 Topic No.: N08-116 Topic Title: Open Data Distribution Service (DDS) for use in a real time simulation laboratory environment Proposal No.: N082-116-0087 Firm: Heron Systems Incorporated P.O. Box 921 California, Maryland 20619 Contact: James Darcey Phone: (301) 757-1583 Web Site: www.heronsystems.com Abstract: Heron Systems Inc. proposes to investigate using an open source implementation of the Data Distribution Service (DDS) as the key middleware for distributed simulation events involving large scale, computer generated scenarios running in real-time with numerous participating laboratories. During Phase I, the primary objectives are to perform a proof-of -concept demonstration, using OpenDDS from Object Computing Inc., and to specify an API for distributed simulation laboratories to use in working with OpenDDS. This API is expected to include a specification for an automated tool capable of generating all the necessary framework classes for a domain participant. Performance metrics will be collected during Phase I comparing results of existing distributed simulation protocol(s) to the same scenario run on an OpenDDS implementation. Benefits: The primary commercial application potential is an automated tool that generates DDS code based on standard C/C++ data structures, publish/subscribe intentions and quality of service required. This tool has significant use within DoD and in any other marketplace where DDS as a middleware solution applies. Return