Effects Based Operations (EDO) Endstate

Abstract

The subject effort is part of the AFRL Effects-Based Operations Program. The goal of this effort was the development of technology for modeling operational-level adversary target systems and centers of gravity (COG). This effort specifically focused on the cross-target systems analysis to predict direct and indirect effects. An analysis of the combination of physical (e.g. petroleum, electric power) and behavioral (e.g. leadership) COGs at the operational level models was performed and the results were incorporated in the EndState Tool. The approach employs model abstraction techniques, the development of effects indicators, and the ability to compute limited enemy workarounds. The EndState Tool combined with the AFRL Strategy Development Tool provides an effects based capability for planning, targeting and assessment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA436191

Entities

People

  • Ron James
  • Troy Daniels

Organizations

  • BAE Systems

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bayesian Networks
  • Cognitive Science
  • Command And Control
  • Communication Systems
  • Computers
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Data Displays
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Information Systems
  • Machine Learning
  • Military Science
  • Psychology
  • Reasoning
  • Situational Awareness
  • Software Design
  • Three Dimensional
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Software Engineering.