Stages of development of naval combat systems
The development of the Naval Combat System (CMS) has evolved from manual information processing in the past to the current role of a 'brain' that integrates all resources and assists in making decisions. [1] The major stages of development and characteristics are as follows: 1. 1st Generation: Manual Information Processing (1940s–1950s) Characteristics: This was a period when radar information was recorded on paper and calculated manually. Limitations: Information processing was slow and prone to errors, making it difficult to engage multiple enemies simultaneously. [2] <Copied from https://ethw.org/First-and:The_Naval_Tactical_Data_System_in_Combat> 2. 2nd Generation: Digitalization and Automated Fire Control (1960s–1970s) Characteristics: With the introduction of computer technology, data transmission became automated. Early digital systems such as Action Data Automation (ADA) emerged, and detection and fire control began to be linked. Major Achievements: It became pos...