Distributed Simulation Engineering and Execution Process (DSEEP) Multi-Architecture Overlay (DMAO): Many special issues must be addressed when building a distributed simulation environment that involves multiple simulation architectures (e.g., HLA, DIS, TENA). Issues like time management, interest management, and object model reconciliation are all more difficult to resolve when multiple simulation architectures are in play. While the DSEEP provides an architecture-neutral description of the process required to build distributed simulation environments, it does not address the unique issues/solutions associated with the development and execution of multi-architecture simulation environments, leaving developers with little or no sources of practical guidance. 

The DMAO extends the process described in the DSEEP to address multi-architecture development and execution.  It is designed as an overlay, associating issues and solutions relevant to multi-architecture development to existing DSEEP activities.  While a baseline overlay currently exists, broader participation in this effort is requested to improve the quality and completeness of this important product.  Anyone with experience (or even a general interest) in how multi-architecture LVC environments are developed is cordially invited to participate in the activities of this PDG.