Design Notebook for Naval Air Defense Simulation (NADS). Revision.
Abstract
This document provides a comprehensive description of the design of NADS, covering the tactical activities and physical phenomena that are being simulated and the design of the specific software elements that are used to perform the simulations. The Naval Defense Simulation (NADS) is a large scale simulation of the defenses of a Carrier Battle Group, CVBG, under attack by antiship missiles launched from ships, submarines, and bombers. NADS treats with considerable detail the airborne assets of the attacking Red force and the AAW assets of the Blue defending force. A prominent feature of NADS is its simulation of the Carrier Battle Group's acquisition of tactical information by its own resources, supplemented by external surveillance information. The battle group command center maintains a continually updated Blue Perception of the tactical situation. All of the tactical decisions are based on that perceived picture invoked by data that are often deficient in accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. The NADS model is organized to fit the conventional defense-in-depth zones; the outer air battle; the surface-to-air, SAM, area defence; and the terminal defenses. It should be noted that a battle force without aircraft carries is compatible with NADS, as any element of the CVBG may be omitted. Also the aircraft capability of a land airfield can be simulated with the appropriate inputs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 09, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174818