Software tool for naval surface warfare simulation and training
Issue title: Selected papers from the International Conference on Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, e-Business, and Applications, 2004
Affiliations: [a] Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Nevada, 1664 N. Virginia St., MS 171, Reno, NV, 89523, USA | [b] Department of Control and Industrial Informatics, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, Spl. Independentei 313, Bucharest, Romania | [c] Department of Computer Science, Winona State University, P.O. Box 5838, 103 Watkins Hall, Winona, MN 55987, USA
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Corresponding author: Sergiu M. Dascalu, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Nevada, 1664 N. Virginia St., MS 171, Reno, NV, 89523, USA. Tel.: +1 775 784 4613; Fax: +1 775 784 1877; E-mail: dascalus@cse.unr.edu.
Abstract: Determining optimal operations involves performing complex tasks by navy commanders. In this paper we present a software tool with four main functions that facilitate commanders' tasks in naval surface warfare. First, a human-computer interaction function presents battlefield information using information-rich graphical symbols. Second, a command and control function allows commanders to achieve centralized control of naval warfare operation in battlefield situations. Third, an interception function is available to determine the optimum course for intercepting a particular enemy target ship. Fourth, an escape route planner can be invoked to automatically calculate routes that minimize detection by enemy platforms. The paper presents background information on naval surface warfare, excerpts of the proposed software tool's model, and details of the tool's user interface. A brief survey of related projects as well as several pointers to future work are also included.
Keywords: Naval surface warfare, command and control, simulation, training, UML
