Using DDS with HLA

The High-Level Architecture (HLA) is the IEEE-standard, general-purpose architecture for distributed simulation systems. HLA’s primary objectives are to enable reusability and interoperability of simulation systems by providing a common specification for interfaces and objects.

While HLA and the Object Management Group (OMG) Data Distribution Service for Real-Time Systems (DDS) are both based on a flexible publish-subscribe paradigm, DDS has a number of advantages over HLA, such as real-time Quality of Service (QoS) control and a standard wire protocol. DDS brings important benefits to simulation applications, including lower latency and better communication determinism.

Contact us to learn about commercial applications that enable DDS and HLA to be used together, providing the benefits of each to simulation projects.

By using DDS and HLA together, you leverage the benefits of both standards to meet real-time and interoperability requirements in simulation applications.