A Force Level Analysis of Strategic Air Battles.
Abstract
We solve the problem of optimal allocation of weapons to targets in the presence of layered regional defenses. The general solution technique is an integer program transformable to a minimum cost network flow. This model assumes the defense has perfect weapons. Results of a small sample scenario are included. Additionally, a representative attrition algorithm is described and the two models combined to form a hybrid algorithm. The hybrid algorithm allows for less-than-perfect weapons while maintaining optimality. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 30, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA139422
Entities
People
- D. L. H. Orlin
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology