Simulation of Air Operations with the Air-Battle Model

This paper discusses the Air-Battle Model that, with its supporting computer programs, is a device for simulating a large-scale two-sided global war on a high-speed digital computer. The three parts, the Plan Converter, the Air-Battle Model, and the Output Programs, of the Air-Battle-Model System are discussed. Some applications of the Air-Battle Model are shown and the technique of using gross summary measures to obtain a feel for some key conclusions and using detailed studies to determine why some conclusions resulted is demonstrated.