Target Prioritization to Optimize Expected Utility for a Simple Battle Scenario

Abstract

The U.S. Army Ballistic Research Laboratory has been researching innovative methodologies directly applicable to the problem of target value analysis (TVA) (i.e., assigning values to targets for the purpose of developing an optimal target engagement ordering). The problems associated with assigning target values as an aid in target selection have been examined by many approaches by other government agencies and contractors. Here the problem is examined from the standpoint of optimizing some utility function (i.e., maximizing more desired tactical objective). Expected values of utility functions are derived in terms of the two chosen research parameters, target threat and target vulnerability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA242575

Entities

People

  • Ann E. Brodeen
  • Douglas H. Frank

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Aircrafts
  • Algorithms
  • Artillery
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  • Markov Processes
  • Mathematical Models
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  • Operations Research
  • Probability
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  • Theorems
  • Vulnerability
  • Warfare

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