Requirements for field artillery models of combat
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Authors
Perkins, Randall Ambrose
Subjects
Advisors
Taylor, James
Date of Issue
1970-04
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California ; Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis contains a qualitative analysis of the requirements for
field artillery models of combat. The field artillery system and the
artillery team along with the anatomy of combat are covered to familiarize
the analyst with the major components of the system to be modeled. The
treatment is presented from the modeling side in terms of desirable
characteristics to be included and pitfalls to be avoided in a combat
model and from the artillery viewpoint in terms of significant problems
that exist in the areas of fire direction, target acquisition, and weapons
evaluation. The analysis covers theoretical and working models of the
above areas, which are in agreement with established facts of warfare.
The conclusion reached is that future emphasis in combat modeling
should concentrate on increasing the target acquisition capabilities of
the field artillery.
Type
Thesis
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Department
Operations Research
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School