Air, Space, and Cyberspace Constructive Environment – Information Operations Simulation. A multi-domain military tactical platform with real-time force tracking and WebSocket-driven updates.
Overview
ACEIOS (Air, Space, and Cyberspace Constructive Environment – Information Operations Simulation) Map is a comprehensive multi-domain military tactical platform designed for real-time operational awareness across air, space, and cyber domains. The system provides command centers with live tracking of 100k+ military units using MIL-STD-2525 compliant symbology and WebSocket-driven position updates.
Originally developed as an enterprise JavaEE application, ACEIOS Map has been completely refactored into a modern Next.js platform featuring enhanced performance, real-time capabilities, and improved user experience while maintaining military-grade reliability and standards compliance.
Key Features
- Real-time WebSocket communication for instant tactical updates across all connected operators
- MIL-STD-2525 compliant military symbology with dynamic rotation and force classification
- Multi-domain tracking of 100k+ concurrent units across air, space, and cyber domains (aircraft, satellites, ground forces)
- Interactive vector maps with multi-domain tactical overlays for comprehensive situational awareness
- Multi-client synchronization ensuring identical tactical pictures across all stations
- Intelligent fallback from WebSocket to polling for maximum operational reliability
Architecture Evolution
Original Enterprise Version
The initial ACEIOS Map system was built as a robust enterprise application using JavaEE architecture with Angular frontend, deployed on WebLogic application server. This version established the core multi-domain simulation capabilities covering air, space, and cyberspace operations with full MIL-STD compliance.
Modern Refactored Platform
The complete refactor leverages modern web technologies with Next.js and WebSocket architecture, delivering enhanced multi-domain awareness, real-time capabilities, and improved scalability across air, space, and cyber operations. The new platform maintains full military standards compliance while providing superior user experience and operational efficiency.
Technical Implementation
The refactored platform implements a WebSocket-first architecture with Node.js backend for real-time multi-domain unit tracking across air, space, and cyberspace. Custom MIL-STD-2525 symbol rendering uses SVG generation with proper NATO frame shapes and color coding. The system handles 100k+ concurrent units with sub-3ms processing times and automatic client synchronization.
Vector tile integration via MapTiler provides high-performance mapping with tactical overlays. The interface features Inter Tight typography optimized for operational readability, with custom CSS classes for military data display. Graceful degradation ensures continuous operation during network disruptions through intelligent polling fallback.