Modelling and Simulation of Microrelief Impact on Ground Path Extension

Geographic data are essential input parameters in the decision support systems for the evaluation of whether the planned routes of territory are passable or not. Micro-relief is one of the most notable geographical factors and although its influence is crucial, themicro-relief shapes are as the obstacles often neglected. These obstacles are existed almost in all types of terrain and their quantity and distribution in each specific type of terrain for evaluation of the mathematic model were determined on the bases of carto-metric investigation. Subsequently such system can serve for the optimization of routes of movements, calculating of a coefficient of the deceleration and next parameters and finally for an evaluation of the best solution for manoeuvre of military units according the commander's requirements. The object of this paper is to point out that the calculated route extensions can help in the planning and decision-making process on the "just in time" concept, which should be commonly used in an operational environment.