Simulation for the Assessment of Tactical Nuclear Weapons (SATAN II).

Abstract

The SATAN 2 Programming Specification Manual (PSM) provides a detailed description for the SATAN 2 Model as implemented on the IBM 360/50/65 computer. SATAN 2, Simulation for the Assessment of Tactical Nuclear Weapons, is a model for the two-sided, open play of tactical nuclear weapons on simulated battlefields. With user-provided descriptions of the engaging forces, target acquisition rates, and a nuclear employment doctrine, SATAN 2 will automatically: Establish the battle area; deploy the forces; determine necessary reaction for actions taken; acquire targets; allocate nuclear weapons to fire on acquired targets; assess the effects of those fires; move the Forward Edge of Battle Area (FEBA); automatically interface with ATLAS (A Tactical, Logistical, and Air Simulation). The SATAN 2 Model is programmed in FORTRAN 4 for use on IBM 360/50/65 computers. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 15, 1973
Accession Number
AD0774620

Entities

People

  • Chauncey D. Seefeldt
  • David A. Eoff
  • Marvin Lautzenheiser
  • Nicholas H. Fletcher
  • William B. Bales

Organizations

  • National Military Command System

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Battlefields
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Specifications
  • Target Acquisition
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.