Application of Mathematical Methods in Military Affairs. Chapters 2, 4, and 5

Abstract

Some fundamentals of probability theory are presented in the report. Then, through examples, it is shown how these fundamentals can be used in choosing the means (weapons, units, etc.) for solving certain military problems. Staging aerial attacks and setting up defenses against them is discussed. Problems of deploying different forces (especially aerial) against different enemy targets, using principles of probability so as to obtain the most effective deployment are solved. Various conditions and complications are added in the continuing examples. Various methods of solving problems which contain many unknown factors (mathematical programming) and linear problems are outlined. Examples are given, concerning, e.g., minimizing transport costs and assigning weapons to targets. Several distribution problems of a military nature are presented. A step-by-step solution for each problem using methods of linear programming, is given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0757236

Entities

People

  • A. Tatarchenko
  • I. Anureev

Organizations

  • United States Army Foreign Science and Technology Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Aircraft Weapons
  • Combat Operations
  • Defense Systems
  • Distribution Functions
  • Dynamic Programming
  • Game Theory
  • Guidance
  • Guided Missiles
  • High Altitude
  • Linear Programming
  • Mathematical Models
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Operations Research
  • Time Intervals

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Operations Research
  • Systems Analysis and Design