Weapon and communication systems: simulating crisis communications

  • Authors:
  • William S. Murphy, Jr.;Mark A. Flournoy

  • Affiliations:
  • Illinois Institute of Technology Research Institute (IITRI), Oakton, VA;United States Marine Corps, Murrieta, CA

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 34th conference on Winter simulation: exploring new frontiers
  • Year:
  • 2002

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Abstract

This paper addresses the need for simulation of voice and data communication demands during civil and military crisis events. Modeling of federal, state, and local civilian agencies in addition to military forces can lead to better planning and execution decisions during the crisis. The need has become particularly acute following recent terrorists attacks on the United States. Preliminary crisis communication modeling capabilities exist in the Network Warfare Simulation (NETWARS) software that has been successfully used to model networks supporting the military's Operation Enduring Freedom. We will examine the software's features, limitations, and potentials.