Simulation for the Assessment of Tactical Nuclear Weapons (SATAN II). General Description.

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Abstract:

The manual describes briefly the Simulation for the Assessment of TActical Nuclear Weapons SATAN 2. The SATAN 2 simulation is a model for the two-sided, open play of tactical nuclear weapon exchanges on simulated battle-fields. When provided by the user with the required input data, the SATAN 2 computer programs will automatically deploy forces, acquire targets, allocate nuclear weapons to fire on those targets, assess the effects of those fires, perform computer-battery operations, and interface with a tactical,logistical, and air simulation. The SATAN 2 Model is programmed in FORTRAN 4 for use on the IBM 36050 computer. Author

Author(s):
Lautzenheiser, Marvin W. ; Bales, William B. ; Fletcher, Nicholas H. ; Eoff, David A. ; Koehler, Raymond B.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL MILITARY COMMAND SYSTEM SUPPORT CENTER WASHINGTON D C
Descriptive Note:
Computer system manual,
Pagination:
0033

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NMCSSC-CSM-GD-133-72
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, *WAR GAMES, NUCLEAR WARFARE, NUCLEAR WEAPONS, SURFACE TO SURFACE, AIR TO SURFACE, SURFACE TARGETS, GAME THEORY, DAMAGE ASSESSMENT, THREAT EVALUATION, SUBROUTINES, SIMULATION, TARGET ACQUISITION, TARGET DESIGNATORS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Operations Research, Computer Programming and Software, Nuclear Warfare
Keyword(s):
SATAN 2 COMPUTER PROGRAM, SCENARIOS, IBM 360 50 COMPUTERS, COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
Report Date:
1972 Sep 15