Optimal Load Lists of Ordnance for the AE-26 Class Ammunition Ship

Abstract

This study provides alternative optimal ordnance load lists for the AE-26 class ammunition ship in a station ship role. A survey questionnaire was developed based on a wartime scenario. The questionnaire was administered to 40 Naval officers, who were asked to prioritize various ordnance types in the order of their contributions to the mission described in the scenario. The survey results, along with a linear optimizing equation and equations based on several real-world constraints, were used as input into a linear program. Sensitivity analysis was performed by substituting other nonlinear optimizing equations for the objective function in the program, and observing the changes in the ordnance load lists. Inherent advantages and disadvantages of the various objective functions, reflected in the optimal load lists, were noted, and are described in detail. Keywords: Linear programming; GAMS modeling language. Theses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA202221

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  • John K. Rowland

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Ammunition
  • Equations
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Guided Bombs
  • Linear Programming
  • Logistics
  • Munitions
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Vessels (Combatant)
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Operations Research
  • Surveys
  • United States
  • United States Naval Academy
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

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