The Application of Random Search Theory to the Detection of Tactical Ballistic Missile Launchers

Abstract

The search for Tactical Ballistic Missile (TBM) launchers is modeled mathematically using the Random Search Model. Special provisions are made in the model to account for the fact that the launcher is not always exposed to detection by the searcher. The probability that the launcher is exposed to detection is assumed to be both deterministic and stochastic. The tactical implications of the results of the model are discussed and several methods are provided to improve search performance based on an analysis of the model parameters. Search theory, Tactical ballistic missile defense, Ballistic missiles, Random search models.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA274943

Entities

People

  • Joseph P. Mattis

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antisubmarine Warfare
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • California
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Mathematical Models
  • Navy
  • Operations Research
  • Persian Gulf
  • Persian Gulf War
  • Probability
  • Search Theory
  • Submarine Warfare
  • Tactical Ballistic Missiles
  • Theater Ballistic Missiles
  • United States
  • United States Naval Academy

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Operations Research
  • Statistical inference.