On Simulations of the Stochastic, Homogeneous Lanchester Square-Law Attrition Process

Abstract

Results of computerized Monte Carlo simulations of a stochastic, homogeneous Lanchester square-law attrition process are described. Topics investigated include expected numbers of survivors at fixed times, iterated calculations of expected numbers of survivors, and probabilities of forcing the opposing side below a prescribed fraction of initial strength before being so reduced, especially in relation to the Lanchester-square force ratio.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA015658

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  • Alan F. Karr

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  • Institute for Defense Analyses

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  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Attrition
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Simulations
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Markov Processes
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mathematical Models
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  • Monte Carlo Method
  • Probabilistic Models
  • Probability
  • Probability Distributions
  • Procurement
  • Random Variables
  • Simulations
  • Stochastic Processes

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