An Overview of Lanchaster-Type Combat Models for Modern Warfare Scenarios,
Abstract
This paper examines the suitability of Lanchaster-type combat models for analysis of modern warfare. Initially a brief synopsis of basic Lanchaster theory is provided, followed by a discussion of the shortcomings of the original Lanchaster models vis-a-vis real-world warfare setting, e.g. assumption of homogeneity of forces, separation distance between opposing forces, disregard of C3 effectiveness, lack of reinforcements. Recent papers propound models that account for some of these shortcomings. In particular this paper examines in detail the optimal target selection problem. It encompasses all the aforementioned issues.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA115389
Entities
People
- L. K. Ekchian
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology