An Analytical and Computer Simulation Approach to the Problem of Replenishing Task Forces at Sea.
Abstract
An analytical approach to the problem of replenishing task forces at sea is investigated, using a random walk model. The type of replenishment operations considered consists of two replenishment ships of different types, each replenishing L combatant ships of different types. The combatant ships are initially distributed into queues of length M and N between the two replenishment ships. A general expression for the distribution function of the total replenishment time is sought by various methods of analysis. A computer simulation is used to gain a better understanding of the form of the distribution function of total replenishment time for a specific underway replenishment operation. Some examples are discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0714600
Entities
People
- Jerry Donald Beveridge
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School