Mathematical Programming for Air Defense Command and Control.

Abstract

This report illustrates the advantages of using the techniques of mathematical programming during an Air Defense exercise. It is directed toward the optimal deployment of Air Defense resources rather than any new methods of weapon system operations. Three levels of command in the United States Army Air Defense structure are involved in this study: the Group, the Battalion, and the Battery. Analytic modeling, linear and integer programming, network theory, and dynamic programming are used to develop this new approach for improved command and control at two of these levels. The immediate benefit of this approach is a reduction in personnel requirements in the command center, shorter response time, and optimal allocation of very scarce Air Defense resources. By applying very basic techniques of mathematical programming, the Army Air Defense field operations can be considerably improved. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 11, 1984
Accession Number
ADA141797

Entities

People

  • B. E. Smith

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Command Centers
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Dynamic Programming
  • Flow Network
  • Game Theory
  • Integer Programming
  • Linear Programming
  • Mathematical Models
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Operations Research
  • Short Range Air Defense
  • Systems Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Approximation Theory.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control