MACE/Micro-Disc: A Microcomputer - Videodisc Battle Simulation System,
Abstract
A new, effective, and low-cost battalion(BN)-level battle simulation system, the MACE/Micro-Disc System, has been developed. The MACE simulation is an improved version of the Army's Computer Assisted map Maneuver Simulation I (CAMMS-I), modified to operate on a low cost personal microcomputer-videodisc and displayed on color monitors. The Micro-Disc System employs distributed processing supported by multiple personal microcomputers and video-disc players sharing a common hard disk mass storage unit. This distributed processing architecture and local area networking permits graceful degradation in the event of failure of one of the microcomputers; an exercise can continue to function with other microcomputers in the system performing the functions of the disabled microcomputer. Local area networking also permits easy expansion of the system for more complex simulations. Operational tests of the system by the 9th Infantry Division at Ft. Lewis, Washington have produced results exceeding expectations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADP000161
Entities
People
- Lawrence T. Brekka
- Louis H. Charity
Organizations
- Braddock Dunn & McDonald