Re: Combat Model in Swarm

[Rob Kewley]

Steve:

        Thanks for the reply.  I will call TRAC-WSMR.  I have already been
working with them on code for another model, so the task of getting
CASTFOREM code and/or manuals should not be impossible.  Do you know
what language CASTFOREM is in?  I have also established an account on
their computer system.  When I get this code (and even if I don't), I
would still like to discuss some methodologies with you.  I am currently
most interested in terrain representation, movement modelling across
that terrain, and direct and indirect fire suppression.

Rob Kewley

Steve LaMotte wrote:
> 
> Hi Rob,
> 
> I work for the Physical Science Laboratory, New Mexico State
> University.  I've worked on the CASTFOREM model off and on for the
> last 14 years.  From 1983 - 85 I was on the CASTFOREM team at
> TRAC-WSMR.  The bulk of my experience has been in assisting the Army
> Research Laboratory at WSMR in simply executing the CASTFOREM
> "canned" scenarios that come from TRAC, and also in developing and
> integrating higher resolution atmospheric models into CASTFOREM.
> The official version of CASTFOREM currently plays a non-changing,
> homogenous atmos environment.
> 
> We do have access to CASTFOREM code, but have signed an MOA with
> TRAC-WSMR and ARL to agree to hang on to the code and not release it.
> I talked today to the TRAC-WSMR people.  CASTFOREM code is not easy
> to acquire and the scenarios are even more difficult.  If you are
> from a govt house, it makes it a lot easier.  There is also a price
> tag on the code and scenarios.  In your case, it almost sounds like
> the source code may be all you need.  The POC at TRAC-WSMR is Doug
> Mackey (505)678-4715.  He is CASTFOREM's chief programmer.  It may be
> best for you to contact Doug and discuss how you can get access to
> the code or even if it's possible to just get your hands on the
> CASTFOREM Methodologies Guide.
> 
> We are also working with Swarm here at PSL.  We are currently setting
> up a Swarm model of an Information Warfare system where agents are
> trying to break/hack into a computer network.  Your project is of
> personal interest to me and I would like to keep track of it if
> possible.  I would also like to help you with CASTFOREM in the future
> if this is possible.
> 
> Please contact me if I can be of any assistance.
> 
> Steve LaMotte
> Branch Manager
> Modeling and Simulation


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