High Resolution Modeling of Naval Mine Countermeasures.

Abstract

This report examines a modeling approach for naval mine countermeasures (MCM) in the very shallow water (VSW) surf zone (SZ) and beach zone (BZ). Clearing mines in this region of the battlefield poses serious problems to an amphibious landing force. Using an accredited U.S. Army model (Janus), modifications were made to the database creating amphibious systems and threat minefields. Three scenarios were developed representing an amphibious landing of a battalion-sized force using (1) no clearing; (2) traditional (current) MCM; and (3) a new technology (Lemmings). Data was collected from each scenario to investigate the ability of Janus to represent naval MCM at the battalion landing team level of interest.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA319359

Entities

People

  • Bard K. Mansager
  • Carlos F. Borges
  • Timothy R. Weber

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Battlefields
  • Combat Areas
  • Countermeasures
  • Databases
  • High Resolution
  • Landing Forces
  • Minefields
  • Shallow Water
  • Warfare
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Marine Ecological Systems Migration
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.