NMCSSC Simulation for the Assessment of Tactical Nuclear Weapons (SATAN II). System Description. Change 3

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. The report provides a description of the Model and its operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA009173

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
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Battles
  • Blood Coagulation Factors
  • Casualties
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Degradation
  • Employment
  • Errors
  • Height Of Burst
  • Launchers
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Probability
  • Simulations
  • Target Acquisition
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Missile Defense Systems.