AIR-TO-AIR COMBAT MODEL. VOLUME I. DESCRIPTION AND DEVELOPMENT, GENERAL INFORMATION
Abstract
ATAC-2 is a simulation model designed to help evaluate fighters in air-to-air combat. The model treats the one vs. one dogfight which arises from a random search situation. Both aircraft in the combat are (usually) agressive. The two principal outputs from the model are the probability a given aircraft is killed in the fight and the expected number of enemy aircraft an aircraft kills over its useful life. Combat is restricted to a fixed altitude. The maneuvers are dynamic in that each aircraft responds to the situation at each moment in a duel depending on the information it has about an opponent's activities. Inputs include, for each aircraft, search and tracking radar characteristics, passive radar sensors, optical capability, IFF, energy- maneuverability data, weapon loadings, weapon characteristics, and weapon kill probabilities. The rationale for the model specifics are presented. Flow charts and program listings are included. The model was run repeatedly on an IBM 7094.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0664935
Entities
People
- Barton J. Jacobs
- Terrell J. Harris
- Walter J. Strauss