Parametric terrain and line of sight modelling in the STAR combat model
By: James K. Hartman
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1979
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 81
Subjects: SIMSCRIPT (Computer program language); Combat; Computer programs; Mathematical models; Terrain study (Military science); STAR (Simulation of Tactical Alternative Responses)
Description: This report presents the motivation and mathematical background for the parametric terrain model used in the STAR Brigade level combined arms combat simulation. Computer subroutines for terrain elevation and line of sight computations are presented and explained in detail along with several preprocessor utility programs.
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: The U.S. Army Training & Doctrine Command, Fort Monroe, VA."

"August 1979"--Cover.

"NPS55-79-018"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 81).

"Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1979.

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