Air-to-Ground Missile Constructive Model Development and Implementation in ModSAF
Abstract
This research explores two major research gaps. First, this research explores the development and implementation of an improved and more realistic representation of air-to-ground missile behaviors for the constructive simulation, ModSAF. The research sought to develop and test a viable method of replicating missiles while minimizing computational demands. The research required the identification of the performance attributes associated with an air-to-ground missile, the analysis of available seeker technologies, and the development and testing of an implementation algorithm. The new implementation algorithm is the Accumulated Missile Error and Target Action (AMETA) method. The AMETA algorithm is based on discrete event simulation principles. Critical points along the missile's flight path are used to apply errors that would normally accumulate in the period preceding the point. The magnitude of each accumulated error is determined by simple calculations, random draws and table look-ups. In addition to replicating realistic behaviors and occurrences, the AMETA algorithm is computationally efficient. Secondly, in addition to implementing the AMETA algorithm, this research sought to represent the Hellfire III missile variants and a helicopter entity capable of launching the missiles. Representation for three Hellfire III variants, Millimeter Wave (MMW), Imaging Infra-Red (IIR) and Laser Detecting and Ranging (Ladar), were created. This was done by modifying numerous ModSAF libraries and creating computer code that enabled the replication of realistic missile behaviors. The research evaluated the Hellfire III missile variants through the use of three simulation scenarios. The scenarios consisted of a task force defense, task force attack and a deep attack. A variety of metrics, including Loss Exchange Ratio (LER), were used to assess the Hellfire III variants against one another and to the Longbow Hellfire.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA362568
Entities
People
- James B. Brashear
Organizations
- University of Central Florida