GROUNDWARS 4.2 Reference Guide

Abstract

GROUNDWARS is a stochastic, two-sided, event-sequenced weapon systems effectiveness model which provides the results of a land duel between two homogeneous forces. The model simulates individual weapon systems and employs Monte Carlo probability theory as its primary solution technique. GROUNDWARS is an outgrowth of the BRL TANKWARS Model. The original model has been modified by AMSAA to include additional methodology improvements, including dynamic target acquisition, near-simultaneous engagements, artillery effects, line-of-sight enhancements, survivability enhancements (smoke grenades, active protection), statistical confidence and testing. GROUNDWARS, stochastic, event-sequenced, effectiveness, Monte Carlo, land duel, homogeneous forces, TANKWARS, target acquisition, combat survivability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA250526

Entities

People

  • Barry J. Burns
  • Gary R. Comstock
  • Lilly D. Harrington
  • Michael C. Schmidt

Organizations

  • United States Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Ammunition
  • Army
  • Defense Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • High Explosives
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Line Of Sight
  • Measures Of Effectiveness
  • Simulations
  • Smoke
  • Standards
  • Target Acquisition
  • Targets
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.