Synergistic Effects of Minefields and Covering Fire (SEMAC) Computer MOdel. Volume I. User's Manual

Abstract

The SEMAC computer simulation model provides the methodology and analytical techniques required for evaluating the synergistic effects 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 5 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 AFB, FL.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADB019944

Entities

People

  • Clayton Thomas
  • David O. Fraser

Organizations

  • Booz Allen Hamilton

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Corporations
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Fuel Air Explosives
  • Minefields
  • Nomenclature
  • Reliability
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vehicles
  • Weapon Systems

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  • Aerodynamics.
  • Military Science
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering