A Validation Assessment of THUNDER 6.5's Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Module

Abstract

A validation assessment of THUNDER 6.5's Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) module is accomplished using formulational and experimental validation techniques. A comparison of ISR purposes and processes according to military doctrine is made with the purposes and processes of ISR implemented within THUNDER 6.5. This comparison provides an overview of the process, an understanding of the level of aggregation within THUNDER, insight into possible problem areas in THUNDER, and a basis for improving THUNDER ISR processes. Sensitivity analysis of the ISR parameters as they relate to the Quality, Quantity, and Timeliness of ISR is also presented to provide insight into the responsiveness of THUNDER to changes in ISR capability for selected battle outcomes. Linear Regression and a Face-Centered Central Composite Design were used to generate a response surface. Ninety-percent confidence intervals were used to determine differences in mean response among the full factorial design points.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA361632

Entities

People

  • Francine N. Nelson

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Combat Areas
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Databases
  • Intelligence Collection
  • Intelligence Cycle
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Multiple Access
  • National Security
  • Reconnaissance Satellites
  • Surveillance
  • Technical Intelligence
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Regression Analysis.