Synergistic Effects of Multiple Countermeasures and Their Implications for TOSOM Modeling

Abstract

The Threat Oriented Survivability Optimization Model (TOSOM) treats multiple countermeasures as independent operators without either synergistic or anti-synergistic effects. This is accomplished simply by: Effectiveness (CM total) = 1 - ((1 - Eff(CM1)) x (1 - Eff(CM2) x (1 - Eff(CM3)) x ... x (1 - Eff(CMn)). While this methodology may be appropriate for some countermeasure combinations such as false target generator and Active Protection Systems, it is not for such combinations as a false target generator and smoke. This paper will examine various synergistic/anti-synergistic countermeasure combinations and how they would possibly contribute to a non-optimal survivability suite. The paper will also propose an intermediate step in the TOSOM modeling process to allow for the correction of some of these errors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 23, 2004
Accession Number
ADA461927

Entities

People

  • Daniel Hicks
  • Jack Reed
  • W. Andrew Jackson

Organizations

  • Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Availability
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Countermeasures
  • False Targets
  • Generators
  • Information Operations
  • Instructions
  • Monitoring
  • Optimization
  • Security
  • Survivability
  • Targets

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.