Setting a Course for the Human Social Culture Behavior (HSCB) Modeling Standards Study Group

Abstract

Research and development efforts in modeling and simulation are increasingly focusing on the modeling of human societies, culture, and behavior for improved gaming experiences, analytical and decision tools, training, experimentation, and many other purposes. The rapid growth in this area is creating increasing demands for data, models, tools, and techniques. To investigate the potential need for standards or best practices in this area, the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO) has initiated the Human Social Culture Behavior (HSCB) Modeling Standards Study Group. This paper examines the opportunity for development of standards and best practices in this domain and lays out a possible plan of action for the new Study Group.