A Model for the Planning of Maneuver Unit and Engineer Asset Placement.

Abstract

This thesis develops a prototypical model for the planning of maneuver unit and engineer obstacle placement for the Airland Research Model under development. The model utilizes a multidimensional network for the representation of terrain and presents two algorithms for combat planning. A mid-European scenario for a brigade in defense is used to contrast the model solution to combat planning problems with established tactical doctrine. The prototypical model demonstrates that network methodologies provide an efficient means for terrain representation in large scale combat modeling. The model used two rule-based algorithms for the planning of maneuver unit and engineer asset placement. The model consistently selected correct avenues of approach through the battalion sector and developed sound tactical plans for defending the sector. With the suggested modifications, these algorithms can be used as planning modules in a production model. Keywords: Simulated combat planning; Network terrain representation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA159871

Entities

People

  • D. E. Craig

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Doctrine
  • Engineers
  • Flow Network
  • Indirect Fire
  • Lists (Data Structures)
  • Maneuvers
  • Operations Research
  • Task Forces
  • Terrain
  • United States
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.