Using Scenario Data Repository Using Scenario Data Repository for game analysisfor game analysis

Col. Grzegorz KOTT, PhD

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Scenario Data Repository (SDR) is Oracle database (Oracle repository) to store game data while game is being executed.

SDR obtains information via client programs: Scenario Data Client (SDC), After Action Review Client (AARC).

SDR, as well as Oracle database, supports open standards and data can be accessed by third-party applications, such as reporting tools.

SDR - the possibility of utilizationSDR - the possibility of utilization

Collecting information about events (AARC).

SDR enables:The analysis of the effects of the simulation requires:

Collecting information about events.

Tracking the status of simulated objects (SDC).

Accumulating information about the status of simulated objects.

Automatic accumulating of historical information.

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Automatic accumulating of information about events and current game state.

At regular time intervals, automatically, copies to local Data Warehouse: information about events, information about current state of simulated objects (units,

targets, combat systems, supply categories), information of simulation state (operational time, game speed

etc).

We built a Data WarehouseWe built a Data Warehouse

The Data WarehouseThe Data Warehouse

Definition of data collecting time interval

Definition of the scope of collected data

Collect ON/OFF switch

Information about the last time check and data dump

Information about current simulation state

and when we have relevant data …and when we have relevant data …

… … we can select objects for analysiswe can select objects for analysis

Selection machineSelecting sub tree from command structure

Tool for selecting units from selected area (polygon or half-plane)

Line defined polygon or area

Decision about selection inside/ outside polygon or side of line

Possibility of: SAVE, USE SAVING or ERASE selection

Selection effect with qualify tool

Unit type filter

About selection machineAbout selection machine

We use selection machine when we must: select the set of units at variance with command structure (e.g.

Task Forces, Operational Group), this selection is constant in time (or slowly changeable).

The Task Force RED_3 consist of 23DB.PD, 24DB.PD except 241BB.PD – (all with subordinates)

In selection machine we can use predefined selection.

Selection Tool

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Detailed analysis Overall analysis

Further possibilitiesFurther possibilities

Detailed analysis (e.g. for Air Force)Detailed analysis (e.g. for Air Force)

Confirmation or change of units selection

Using predefined selection

Definition of analysis time period

Select kind of report:• Air mission,• Air mission detailed, • Aerial combat,• Shoot down,• Air mission effect,• Inflicted losses

Export to Excel

Overall analysisOverall analysisConfirmation predefined selection, check on proper data set existence and export analyses effect to Microsoft Excel file.

The main sheet and it contents.

Current situation

Forecasted situation

Current CS state

Current SC state

Comparisoncharts

Mission’s centers of gravity

Suitable tools …Suitable tools …

… … form the basis for everything!form the basis for everything!