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A Nike Simulation "Game"

July 12, 2009

I have programmed a simulation of some of the sights and controls of the IFC (Integrated Fire Control) area of a Nike Hercules site in action against simulated targets, with some friendly aircraft flying about.

• The date code is 20090704. I prefer this to Version Numbers :-| , If you wish, it is Version 0.0
• It runs well on Windows XP.
• It needs the monitor to be set to 1280x1024 or more.
• It uses a mouse for all controls, designating targets, IFF on and off, FIRE, etc.
  but if you don't have your monitor settings large enough,
  and can't find the "EXIT" button, depress "q" or "Esc" on your keyboard to exit.

  It has never crashed, and is guaranteed to be virus free (the FreeBasic source code is here).

  The following assumes you know how to operate "Windows Explorer",

  a Microsoft preinstalled utility to let you examine/change your files.

  Maybe your kid or grand kid can help you :-|

  The runable code (an .exe file) can be downloaded from here

  - You can "save" the .exe file to some directory (folder) and click on it when you want to run the program.

  - Clicking "Exit", or typing "q", terminates the program

  Some browsers are reluctant to download .exe files, here is a .zip file, unpackable with PKZip.

The above is a little crude, I don't know how to "install" and "remove" an application, nor install and link an icon.

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PLEASE NOTE: The PC MOUSE is used to

- change various modes

- designate a target

- operate the IFF and FIRE buttons

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• A person familiar with NIKE Battery Control Van is likely to understand operation of the controls, and meaning of the displays after briefly brushing the cob webs out of their brains. :-))
• A person familiar with the Target Tracking console has some idea of the tracking cross on the PPI display, and can soon fake operations. :-))
• Others will have to experiment a little more.
• I'm not sure I will ever make a proper operations manual, like who reads the Instruction Manual anyway?

An easy way to get familiar with what to expect is to click on "Auto" on the top line.

This causes the system to select the non IFF responding target with the closest Predicted Intercept Point, and FIRE, repeatedly.

PLEASE NOTE: The path of the missile on the right hand plot DOES have a kink in it.

• This is especially noticeable at short Time-To-Intercept plots.
• This kink is formed by the ending of the 7 g dive and the beginning of the 0.5 g cruise of the missile flight.
• It is very disconcerting to our eyes used to nice smooth constant g ballistic curves.

For questions or comments, e-mail ed@ed-thelen.org