An Analysis of Modeling Satellite Data in Air Land Combat Models
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of satellite information on combat modeling. Modeling validity may be enhanced when greater detail is included in the model. The degree to which the model results may change by providing satellite information to, or deleting it from, the combatants in the model comprised the focus of this study. A war game, titled The Falklands War was used as a combat model. This war game provided a series of results wherein the British forces were supplied satellite information. Additional play of the game removed this satellite information from the British forces and provided it to the Argentine forces. These two styles of play resulted in statistical data for analysis of the impact satellite information has on the results of this model. The statistical analysis conducted on this model provided insufficient evidence suggesting the impact of satellite information on the model. Player variability and lack of sufficient data were determined to be the primary reasons. However, from the data collected, little is observed which indicates playing satellite information in a board game, similarly to what has been done here, will produce the evidence needed to justify modifications to more extensive and complex models.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA211581
Entities
People
- Tim G. Cordner
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology