Simulation of a Field Artillery Battery in Support of the Defense.
Abstract
This thesis presents a queuing simulation model of a field artillery battery (155mm) in direct support of defensive operations. The model simulates the four major components of the battery: the forward observer in his roles in target acquistion, transmission of calls for fire, and in the adjustment of fire missions; the communications systems; the fire direction center; and the firing battery. The model was exercised under a series of different battle scenarios in order to analyze the system response time and capability to engage targets. To this end statistics are generated for each of the four major components. Suggestions are included for application of this model to analyze major alterations in the system e.g., improved communications, faster target acquisition or fire direction computation. Capabilities to model other larger units, different missions, and terrain are also discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA042290
Entities
People
- Lee Samuel Dewald Sr
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School