Analysis of Aircraft Combat Sustainability Using a Markov Chain

Abstract

This thesis develops a combat sustainability analysis which examines the effectiveness of the H-60 and V-22 in conducting assault support operations once ashore. An analytical model, represented as a finite state Markov chain in conjunction with first step analysis, is employed. Several measures of effectiveness are evaluated; survivability, productivity, and the build up of combat power. Sensitivity analysis is conducted on the parameters of sustainability, maintainability, and probability of detection. Keywords: Markov chain, H60 blackhawk, V-22 Osprey, First step analysis, Air combat sustainability, Theses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA201667

Entities

People

  • Gregory C. Reuss

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Computer Programs
  • Detection
  • Maintenance
  • Marine Corps
  • Markov Chains
  • Markov Processes
  • Operations Research
  • Passenger Aircraft
  • Probability
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.