Date of Award

9-1992

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

First Advisor

Phillip E. Miller, PhD

Second Advisor

David A. Diener, PhD

Abstract

This research compares the Theater Simulation of Airbase Resources (TSAR) model to the sortie generation (SORGEN) module of the AH Mobile Tactical Air Force (AMTAF) model, qualitatively and quantitatively, while concurrently developing and proving a model co methodology. The qualitative analysis compares the models' background and documentation, features and databases, and useability. The quantitative analysis statistically compares the models' estimates of sorties generated. For the quantitative study, eight variables are chosen and assigned high and low values for use in a 2' 1/4 fractional factorial experimental design. Equivalent input databases are developed from a TSAR F-15C database and pilot trials are run to test the factor levels and assess variability. Finally, 64 experimental trials are run and paired differences of the results are tested to determine the statistical equivalence of the models. Results reveal notable differences in the models, both qualitative and quantitative. Further research is needed to analyze the quantitative differences. The qualitative differences are believed due primarily to differences in the models' designed fidelity. The methodology developed provides a functional framework for model comparison and is improved for use in future research.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GLM-LSM-92S-24

DTIC Accession Number

ADA259683

Comments

The authors' Vita pages are omitted.

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Systems and Logistics

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