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Abstract. This paper introduces new features included in the widely used
MANA Agent Based Distillation Model (ABDM). Particular emphasis is given
to its communications and network modelling abilities, which allow the
analyst to explore concepts and application of Network Centric Warfare
(NCW). Two simple scenarios are used to demonstrate some of
its abilities in this area. These involve the use of
inorganic contact information to assist in the interception of a
Red fleet at sea and for weapons targeting of distant
agents. The ability to measure the effect of varying the
parameters of a network in a particular scenario is demonstrated.
Such abilities allow performance and cost-benefit studies to be conducted
using this model. It is suggested that complex multi-node networks
could be readily modelled in an ABDM like MANA.
Related topics:
simulation, training and analysis
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