Beyond visual range air combat simulations: validation methods and analysis using agent-based models

A. R. Kuroswiski, Felipe Leonardo Lôbo Medeiros, Monica Maria De Marchi, Angelo Passaro
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Computer simulations have revolutionized the analysis of military scenarios. As computing power has advanced, simulations can now incorporate intricate tactical-level engagements. However, accurately representing actors’ decisions at this level poses new challenges for developing and validating these simulations. In this context, this paper presents the methodologies and lessons learned from a study conducted to assess the application of agent-based modeling and simulation (ABMS) in analyzing beyond visual range (BVR) air combat scenarios, focusing on the influence of agent behavior on the outcomes. The proposed approach integrates real pilots into a face validation phase to examine symmetric and asymmetric engagements. The results underscore the significance of agent behaviors for the outcomes, for example, showing how specific behaviors are capable of mitigating the advantages of superior weaponry. Furthermore, the research explores the dynamics of aircraft acting in pairs, demonstrating the potential to evaluate tactics and the impact of numerical advantage. Ultimately, the results enhance the simulations’ credibility and confirm their plausibility, in line with the face validation methodology. This powerful phase bolsters subsequent steps in the overall validation process. In addition, the findings show how specific configurations of the agents, including tactical coordination, can significantly affect the simulation outcomes and validity.
超视距空战模拟:验证方法和基于代理的模型分析
计算机模拟为军事场景分析带来了革命性的变化。随着计算能力的提高,模拟现在可以包含复杂的战术级交战。然而,要在这一层面准确地表现行动者的决策,对这些模拟的开发和验证提出了新的挑战。在此背景下,本文介绍了一项研究的方法和经验教训,该研究旨在评估基于代理的建模与仿真(ABMS)在分析超视距(BVR)空战场景中的应用,重点关注代理行为对结果的影响。所提出的方法将真实飞行员纳入面对面验证阶段,以检查对称和非对称交战。结果强调了代理行为对结果的重要性,例如,显示了特定行为如何能够减轻优势武器的优势。此外,研究还探讨了飞机成对行动的动态,展示了评估战术和数量优势影响的潜力。最终,研究结果提高了模拟的可信度,并根据面验证方法证实了模拟的合理性。这个强大的阶段为整个验证过程的后续步骤提供了支持。此外,研究结果还显示了代理人的具体配置(包括战术协调)如何对模拟结果和有效性产生重大影响。
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