THE MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS OF A SIMPLE DUEL
Abstract
The principles and techniques of simple Markov processes are used to analyze a simple duel to determine the limiting state probabilities (i.e., the probabilities of occurrence of the various possible outcomes of the duel). The duel is one in which A fires at B at a rate of r sub A shots per minute starting at time t = o and with a single shot kill probability of P sub A and B fires at A at a rate of r sub B shots per minute starting at time = delta and with a single shot kill probability of P sub B, and this exchange of fire continues until either A or B, or both are killed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0609195
Entities
People
- Arthur D. Groves
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory