A Model of an Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) for the TACOPS program

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Abstract:

The author develops a model and computer code for some of the functions of an Integrated Air Defense System IADS. These are combined with an existing FORTRAN program, called TACOPS, which is used by the Naval Weapons Center NWC. The functions and attributes of an IADS such as target detection, track data processing, target position and accuracy estimation, target assignment, information relay to other units and information relay delays are described. Shortcomings of the fire control and coordination capabilities of TACOPS are described. Using the IADS model, the results against a sample engagement are compared to the original TACOPS. Documentation of the code is provided to allow future operators the ability to refine andor restructure the algorithms as needed. Selection criteria for picking a Measurement Of Effectiveness MOE are presented.

Author(s):
Smith, Bryan F.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0291

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_2.5.1_BA Data Transmission
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER PROGRAMS, ALGORITHMS, AIR DEFENSE, DATA PROCESSING, MEASUREMENT, POSITION(LOCATION), INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, INFORMATION TRANSFER, ACCURACY, TARGETS, ESTIMATES, CODING, FORTRAN, DELAY, ALLOCATIONS, TARGET DETECTION, FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS, SELECTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Antiaircraft Defense Systems
Keyword(s):
*COMPUTER PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION, *AIR DEFENSE, INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, ALGORITHMS, FORTRAN, SURFACE TO AIR MISSILES, IADS(INTEGRATED AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM), TACOPS(TACTICS AND OPTIONS), THESES
Report Date:
1991 Sep 01