A methodology for validation of high resolution combat models
By: Michael Paul Coville
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1988
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 95
Subjects: Operations research
Description: Senior officers in the United States Army have a high degree of confidence that National Training Center simulated combat results are representative, under similar circumstances, of actual combat. A validation methodology for high resolution combat models, primarily based on data acquired from the National Training Center, is the focus of this thesis. The validation methodology, where appropriate, translates confidence in National Training Center realism, to confidence in the combat model. Theoretical issues, existing methodologies, and the impact of model purpose are considered in this research. The final product is a validation methodology that makes use of a realistic representation of combat, automatically updates validation criteria to account for changes in weapons and tactics, and is responsive to the purpose for which the model was designed. Theses. (fr)
Notes: Thesis advisor(s): Parry, Samuel H.

"June 1988."

Thesis (M.S. in Systems Technology (Command, Control, and Communications))--Naval Postgraduate School, June 1988.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 92-94)

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