Target Acquisition Systems Force Mix Analysis (TASFMA). Volume I. Executive Summary.

Abstract

This report summarizes the development of a quantitative methodology for the selection of an optimum systems force mix in any functional area. The methodology is demonstrated by the evaluation of mixes of Army target acquisition systems (for artillery) in a first-day, European, division-level conflict. The methodology provides for both an optimally performing mix within budget and quantity constraints, and identification of the mix which attains prescribed levels of performance for least cost. The methodology requires a prioritization of measures of effectiveness (MOE), cost data on systems, and the results of combat simulation under a variety of systems mixes. Regression analysis is then used to reduce the combat results into equations specifying the contributions of the individual systems to the MOE. These relationships are then employed in a nonlinear goal program or pattern search procedure to arrive at the optimum systems mix for the constraints applied. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA071366

Entities

People

  • Saul L. Penn

Organizations

  • Center for Army Analysis

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Combat Effectiveness
  • Combat Simulations
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Equations
  • Executives
  • Mathematics
  • Measures Of Effectiveness
  • Observation
  • Operations Research
  • Regression Analysis
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Simulations
  • Target Acquisition
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

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