Efficient Solutions in Load Planning

Abstract

The successful execution of an amphibious operation is a function of the efficient discharge of the ORBAT to relevant points of entry in a given timeframe. Here, we consider a sea point of entry only where the planning ph considers the loading of the ORBAT onto watercraft. The current load planning capability is achieved through a conference and the use of a trim and stability tool order to make this process more efficient - both in time and accuracy - a new method was required by the ADF. a result, DSTO developed a command decision aid, the Littoral Battle Tool Set, LBaTS. This report describes the loading algorithm as required by the landing phase and then extends the scope to termination phase where the ORBAT is returned to the amphibious ship. Each method will be demonstrated for a fictitious component of an ORBAT. Finally, upon introduction of a command decision aid into the distributed architecture environment, recommend incorporating the methods described here to enhance the planning capability of the ADF.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA430250

Entities

People

  • Jamie Watson
  • Jane Sexton
  • Sharon Boswell

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Algorithms
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Amphibious Ships
  • Genetic Algorithms
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Military Operations
  • Operations Research
  • Optimization
  • Prototypes
  • Ships
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Science
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Warfare
  • Watercraft

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).