Parameterization of Terrain in Army Combat Analysis
Abstract
This study presents and evaluates a methodology for parameterizing terrain for use in land combat analysis. The current procedure is to use digitized data which is compiled from actual terrain by engineer surveys and photo-interpretation. However, for those studies which do not require exact representation of terrain, a less costly and time consuming method can be used. In particular, terrain can be created mathematically by using a modified bivariate normal probability density function. An additional advantage of this approach is that the macro-terrain features can be created at random, thereby providing multiple, unique realizations of a type of terrain. This capability overcomes the sensitivity of Army study results to a single sample of terrain. When used for line-of-sight calculations, the parameterized, continuous representation eliminates the need for interpolations required for digitized terrain. The methodology and simulation can be employed independently or used as a preprocessor for other combat models.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA028865
Entities
People
- Christopher James Needels
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School