The Integration of SIMNET (Simulator Networking) with a Theater-Level Combat Model
Abstract
This paper explores how data produced by SIMNET may be used to supply inputs to the Tactical Warfare (TACWAR) model, a theater level combat simulation used by IDA, the Joint Staff and other organizations. The central portion of this paper describes the process by which the major inputs for the TACWAR GC90 attrition subroutines can be addressed by SIMNET output. The GC90 attrition subroutines incorporate recent IDA research on the calculation of attrition and allow an integrated treatment of both point and area fire weapons. While the existing information contained in the SIMNET output is sufficient for most of the TACWAR inputs considered here, there are deficiencies. In particular, this paper notes that for some inputs, further processing of the underlying terrain data base is required and that for coordinated fire, even more detailed processing is required. This paper also performs an example calculation for one TACWAR input variable - the engagement rate for point fire ground weapons. The procedures to calculate the engagement rates were applied to a collection of SIMNET exercises which varied in size, duration and the degree to which the vehicles were crewed simulators or vehicles operated by the Semi-Automated Forces. The distribution of resulting engagement rates is displayed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA228383
Entities
People
- Dennis Deriggi
- Peter S. Brooks
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses