An operational test is resource-limited and must therefore rely on both live test data and modeling and simulation (M&S) data to inform a full evaluation. For the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) system, we needed to create a test design that accomplished dual goals, characterizing missile performance across the operational space and supporting rigorous validation of the M&S. Our key question is which statistical techniques should be used to compare the M&S to the live data?
Suggested Citation
Crabtree, Brent, Andrew Cseko, Joel Williamson, and Kelly Avery. M&S Validation for the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile. Alexandria, VA: Institute for Defense Analyses, 2019.