- Systemic Analysis, Mapping, Modeling, and Simulation (SAMMSsm - a Data Collection and Analysis Procedure, an Advanced Modeling Development Method and a Dynamic Simulation Technology Assess Impact of Policies and Procedures Analyze Causal-Consequence Relationships Perform What-If Analysis and Trade-Off Studies Simulate Various System Operational Scenarios Analyze System Dynamic Behaviors Assess System Performance Determine Optimum Operation and Process Identify Areas for Improvement ASTM has applied SAMMSsm in the following areas: survey question design, field data analysis, performance evaluation and risk assessment, requirement forecast, system capability and readiness assessment, legacy information system migration with new technology insertion, system integration, optimum manpower planning and budget allocation, enterprise analysis, evaluation of impact of decision-making.