CenGen’s Laboratory Based Emulation Suite Range realistically simulates future range architectures and protocols. Salient features of the range:

• Scalable
  Over 400 hardware based nodes scalable to thousands of nodes via virtualization

• Dynamic and Flexible
  Modular design to support the emulation of complex and emerging heterogeneous networks

• Realistic
  Realistic emulation of hardware based systems at both the application and transport layer without requiring tactical hardware

• Automated, Repeatable and Reconfigurable
  Utilizing a secure and non-intrusive control back channel, the testbed is highly automated at all stages; from imaging to execution to harvesting and analysis of data for various network concepts and architectures

• Data Collection and Analysis
  Applications and test tools developed support both field and lab based testing critical for effective research and development as well as evaluation of emerging technologies targeted for the advancement of Net-Centric Warfare