A Quantitative Technique for Evaluating Tactical Intelligence Systems.

Abstract

A technique is developed for evaluating and analyzing tactical intelligence systems by applying information theory or uncertainty analysis to obtain quantitative measures for uncertainty and information. Using basic information from the Table of Organization and Equipment of an army mechanized division and its probable deployment in a corps riverline defense, it is possible to show quantitatively how average uncertainty is affected by changes in the intelligence system's capability to detect equipment classes and improved resolution of detection within equipment classes. With information theory, it is possible to relate units to equipment which can be related to terrain which in turn can be related to other dimensions such as activity (attack, defend, delay, etc) and to various types of divisions (armor, infantry, airmobile, etc.). Further refinements, possible problem areas, and possibilities for future development are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA024929

Entities

People

  • Gregory J. Unangst

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Deployment
  • Detection
  • Infantry
  • Information Theory
  • Tactical Intelligence
  • Uncertainty

Readers

  • Military Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design