Transferability of Combat Models; Limitations Imposed by Documentation Practices.
Abstract
This thesis proposes a hierarchy of documentation for combat models. It begins by examining criticisms and credibility of combat models to establish underlying causes and effects, and then it addresses model proliferation and ever increasing complexity as they affect one's ability to understand and transfer models. A methodology for determining whether or not a model is applicable to a specific problem is presented, as are examples of potential problem areas. Current documentation practices are examined for conditions that limit the transferability of models and contribute to the credibility problem. The above examinations have lead to a proposed three-tier hierarchy of documentation, including for the analyst documentation that is presented from the context of discovery rather than from the traditional context of justification. Recommendations are made for supplemental studies to examine related issues. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA078505
Entities
People
- Robert Walter Szymczak
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School