Simulation on Networked Munitions System Control with Time Delay

Abstract:

Networked munitions system is becoming more and more important with the development of modern electronic technology. This new generation of ground-based munitions are much more intelligent for the capability they have to trace targets, communicate with each other and order a killing node for vehicles caught in the kill-zone . It is useful to study and attempt to model through simulations the interaction between enemy targets and the whole munitions system . This paper is to propose a simulation-based model to study the performances of the weapon system. Especially, the sensors which sense the environment and the weapons which attack the targets are connected with wireless networks that will bring time delay to the system. We focus our efforts to evaluate how time delays from wireless communication affect the control performance of the weapon. This study introduces models for sensors and communication routing mechanisms , as well as the servo system and vehicle targets. A series of simulation trials to analyze and compare the effects of time delays have on the killing efficiency. The results of the study indicate in general that communication delay have the most effect on the systems.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 347-350)
• Pages: 11-14
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.347-350.11
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Ping Sun, Shou Wei Hu, Wei Wang
• Keywords: Intelligent Node, Minefield, Wireless Network

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