OPTIMUM SYSTEMS CHOICE FOR STRATEGIC RETALIATION: AN APPLICATION OF MAX- MIN THEORY

Abstract

An application of the mathematical theory of max-min developed by John M. Danskin has been made to the problem of optimum systems choice for strategic retaliation. One opponent seeks to maximize his strike-second capability while the other seeks to minimize it by pre-emptive blunting. Both are subject to total-resource limitations and both are fully cognizant of each other's systems options. The present report (1) reviews the mathematical model and its solution; (2) discusses the problem of parameter evaluation; (3) describes preliminary results obtained from sample calculations with semi- realistic parameter values; (4) undertakes the beginnings of a parametric sensitivity analysis; and (5) examines limitations of the model.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 20, 1967
Accession Number
AD0817486

Entities

People

  • T. E. Phipps Jr.

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Calculus Of Variations
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cost Reductions
  • Countermeasures
  • Equations
  • Game Theory
  • Great Lakes
  • Mathematical Models
  • Mathematics
  • Models
  • Operations Research
  • Sensitivity
  • Survivability
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Operations Research
  • Strategic Security Studies