PROJECT TE/AS. CONCEPTUAL FORMULATION OF A GENERALIZED THREAT EVALUATION AND ACTION SELECTION FUNCTION
Abstract
A generalized formulation is presented of the threat evaluation and action selection (TE/AS) function. Each subfunction of the TE/AS function is detailed as to the types of input information/data required, the form(s) of processing performed, and the outputs derived. A simplified tactical air defense problem is included to illustrate the principles and processing involved, and the basic forms of the inputs and outputs from each subfunction. It was qualitatively ascertained that the basic TE/AS formulation is applicable to all the aerospace mission. The result of the threat evaluation portion of the function is a set of threat categories and the probability of the current threat falling into each category. The action selection portion is initiated by the reception of the threat category data within the outcome intelligence subfunction. The output is a decision in terms of a resource commitment to be made to the specific threat. The decision is then implemented by system resource contre missions to be performed within limited war environments. The result of the threat evaluation portion of the function is a set of threat categories and the probability of the current threat falling into each category. The action selection portion is initiated by the reception of the threat category data within the outcome intelligence subfunction. The output is a decision in terms of a resource commitment to be made to the specific threat. The decision is then implemented by system resource control. This decision-theoretic formulation assists the military commander in making tactical operational and near-term decisions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0257603
Entities
People
- Edwin W. Roth
- Myron L. Braunstein
Organizations
- Calspan