Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a training system comprising at least one real asset having real asset data, a transceiver coupled to the real asset, at least one simulator adapted to simulate an asset; and a bridge coupled between the at least one simulator and the transceiver, whereby training can be carried out using both the at least one real asset and the simulated asset in concert. The bridge uses a piecewise polynomial interpolation algorithm to transform the real asset data into the proper format for use in the simulated environment. The present disclosure is also directed to the real asset-to-simulated environment bridge itself and a method of providing a bridge between at least one real asset and a simulated environment.

Abstract: Systems and methods enabling interoperability between different NCO environments generally include receiving data from a first NCO environment by either using a preexisting import proxy, or by creating a subscriber and then using that subscriber as an import proxy when a preexisting import proxy is unavailable. The imported data can be configured if it is not in accordance with instructions received from a subscriber of a second NCO environment. The configured data can then be published to the second NCO environment by either using a preexisting export proxy, or by creating a publisher and then using that publisher as an export proxy when a preexisting export proxy is unavailable.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for publishing and subscribing information between entities on heterogenous networks. In a preferred embodiment an agent is provided that includes an interface for an entity that resides on the LAN and an interface to a WAN with a publisher/subscriber architecture. The WAN interface includes publisher and subscriber services for the entity on the LAN. Additionally, the agent may include a translator to translate between the protocols used by the platforms and systems on the LAN and WAN. Moreover, the translator may use XML to accomplish translations. Furthermore, the LAN protocol may be TDM and the WAN protocol may be an Internet protocol.