Evaluating Air Combat Maneuvering Engagements. Volume I. Methodology,
Abstract
This study describes two stochastic models useful in evaluating air-to-air engagements between high-performance fighter aircraft. The Maneuver Conversion Model is applicable to engagements where a successful outcome is determined primarily by maneuvering effectiveness of the combatants. The Firing Sequence Model is intended for analysis of engagements where a successful outcome depends primarily on aircrew ability to capitalize on weapon performance. Common measures of effectiveness, such as the probability of achieving first weapon firing and the exchange ratio, may be estimated by these models. The methodology for both models is based on the theory of semi-Markov processes. Volume I presents the analytic methodologies for the models and provides illustrations with simulated data. Volume II contains an analysis of data gathered under CNO Project P/V2 (Battle Cry), and illustrates the Maneuver Conversion Model methodology. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA050493
Entities
People
- Richard A. Oberle
- Walter R. Nunn
Organizations
- Center for Naval Analyses