Mathematical Modeling of Combat Engagements by Heterogeneous Forces
Abstract
The mathematical modeling of combat engagements by heterogeneous tactical forces is discussed and a new superiority parameter is introduced which represents a measure of the effectiveness of the opposing forces. This parameter is a function of both the quantitative and qualitative strengths of the opposing forces. It is defined as a product of the transpose of the left dominant eigenvector of the governing matrix of attrition coefficients and the force strength vector. This parameter is used to establish superiority criteria for combat engagements. The application of this new concept to heterogeneous forces is illustrated for the case of a one-on-two tactical engagement. This document introduces Lanchester equations for the heterogeneous forces engaged in a direct fire combat.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA213274
Entities
People
- J. S. Przemieniecki
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology