Synergistic Effects of Minefields and Covering Fire (SEMAC) Computer Model. Volume 2. Analyst's Manual

Abstract

This computer simulation model, referred to as SEMAC, provides the methodology and analytical techniques required for evaluating the synergistic effect of minefields and covering fire. The model was specifically designed to consider mixed minefields, armored vehicle tactics, and the employment of combinations of different types of direct and indirect fire. Methodology is included to evaluate the effectiveness of rollers and plows, as well as line charges and fuel air explosive devices employed in a minesweeping role. SEMAC is an event-oriented model which uses Monte Carlo techniques to simulate the passage of up to 100 intruder targets of up to five types through an engagement area. The model can evaluate the effectiveness of up to 20 direct fire defenders and up to 10 indirect fire volley aimpoints. The computer program was specifically designed for the Control Data Corporation 6600 computer system at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADB018527

Entities

People

  • Clayton Thomas
  • David O. Fraser

Organizations

  • Booz Allen Hamilton

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Decoding
  • Detection
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Fuel Air Explosives
  • Indirect Fire
  • Mathematical Models
  • Reliability
  • Sympathetic Detonations
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Computer Science.
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.