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

Abstract

SATAN II is a model for the two-sided, open play of a tactical nuclear weapons conflict on simulated battlefields. When provided by the user with descriptions of the engaging forces, rates of target acquisition, and a nuclear weapons employment doctrine, the SATAN II computer programs will automatically: Establish the battle area; Deploy the forces; Determine necessary reaction for actions taken; Acquire targets; Allocate nuclear weapons to fire on those 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 II Model is programmed in FORTRAN IV for use on the IBM 360/50/65 computer.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 05, 1973
Accession Number
ADA001308

Entities

People

  • David A. Eoff
  • Marvin Lautzenheiser
  • Nicholas H. Fletcher
  • Raymond B. Koehler
  • William B. Bales

Organizations

  • National Military Command System

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

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

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.