Intelligent Simulation-based Test Methods for Certification of Advanced Planning Algorithms

Barron Associates has been awarded a Phase I SBIR contract to develop intelligent simulation-based test methods for certification of advanced planning algorithms. The robustness and operational flexibility of unmanned air systems (UAS) will be significantly enhanced through the integration of autonomous path-planning algorithms that modify system behavior based on changing mission requirements, environmental factors, and performance. Many such algorithms have been developed, but the validation, verification, and certification of these algorithms presents a significant challenge that impedes their widespread adoption in operational UAS. Under this research and development effort, the team will develop innovative methods that enable certification of autonomous path-planning algorithms, including complex algorithms with intelligence and autonomy, through the use of intelligent simulation-based testing.