Computer Simulation Methods for Military Operations Research
Abstract
Computer simulation is a major evaluation tool used by military decision makers. The report is a comprehensive reference on computer simulation techniques and the basic concepts employed in model building. It is suitable for use by both military planners and operations research analysts. The report includes a general discussion of model building as a decision-making aid and the methodology of a simulation study. Since representing random behavior is a significant part of most models, generation of pseudorandom numbers and random variates are discussed in detail. Statistical analysis of model output is covered in depth and a sample simulation model is described and analyzed. Several typical military applications of simulation models are briefly discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0771614
Entities
People
- William K. Mcquay
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory