A PARAMETRIC STUDY OF THE DELIVERY UNDER RISK PROBLEM AS IT APPLIES TO INTERDICTION COSTEFFECTIVENESS,

Abstract

A parametric analysis is presented of the 'delivery under risk' problem. Contours of equal payoff are drawn as a function of a nondimensional efficiency ratio, i.e., lbs/dollar deliverable per sortie by aircraft type 'a' divided by lbs/dollar deliverable per sortie by aircraft type 'i.' The two aircraft differ also in their vulnerability to enemy defenses. This difference is parameterized, and resulting contours of equal payoff are plotted as a function of enemy defense encounter rate. The resulting set of figures may be useful to analysts when used in conjunction with weapon system data, estimates of single encounter probabilities of kill, and encounter rates based upon assessment of the defense environment. Since the variables are parameterized, the analyst may find original ways of estimating the likely regions where comparisons may be made. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0439499

Entities

People

  • D. S. Dunlap
  • J. Mae Pettress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Efficiency
  • Environment
  • Interdiction
  • Mathematics
  • Parametric Analysis
  • Probability
  • Vulnerability
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management