A Method for the Simulation of a Helicopter in a Tactical Environment Using Rand's TACTICS Program.

Abstract

The TACTICS computer program developed by the RAND Corporation has the capability of simulating three-body, three-dimensional tactical situations. This study investigates the problem of using the TACTICS program when one of the bodies is to have the characteristics of a helicopter. The difference between the forces acting on a helicopter and the forces assumed by the TACTICS PROGRAM ARE DISCUSSED, AND A METHOD TO SIMULATE THE HELICOPTER IS PRESENTED. The basic idea of this method is to 'fly' a hypothetical fixed-wing aircraft with parameters which enable it to perform like a helicopter. The programming required to simulate several basic helicopter maneuvers is discussed, and two examples of a helicopter in a tactical environment are presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0721567

Entities

People

  • Robert Alex Maier

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Environment
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Helicopters
  • Simulations
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies