A Gasp IV Simulation of Tactical Air Interdiction Using a Choice of Weapons Loads and Continuously Changing Weather Conditions.
Abstract
The thesis simulates tactical air strike missions with a choice between unguided and laser-guided weapons. Weather at target point is known at a time prior to strike aircraft arrival. The simulation has a choice of three load decision rules: always load conventional, always load guided, or load aircraft with unguided versus guided bombs based on probability tables, using Markov chain principles, to estimate weather over target at n hours. Weather probability tables will dictate type of munition loaded. The actual weather at target is simulated using GASP IV, a computer language which allows continuous event simulation. GASP IV is used to simulate weather fronts moving toward target(s). The speed and distance between fronts is based on historical weather data. GASP IV changes the weather conditions at the target as a front moves over it. Strike results are based on actual weather, type of bomb loads, and the air defense at target.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA006349
Entities
People
- Joseph R. Szwarc
- Ronald G. Bailey
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology