Two Runway Interdiction Problems (Revisited)
Abstract
This report contains a description of two Monte Carlo computer programs and the associated statistical analysis for: (a) Computing the single-run probability of interdicting an enemy rectangular field F, of given size, by NB bombs so that it is made useless as an airfield. (b) Computing the average number of runs or sorties required for a prespecified probability of interdiction under the same conditions. The bombs, each having a circular lethal area, with radius A, are directed at NB prespecified aim points with the actual hit points subject to a random normal aiming error and individual normal ballistic dispersions. F is interdicted if the bombing leaves no undamaged subrectangle within F, of given dimensions, with sides parallel to those of the field. The statistical analysis and two Monte Carlo programs were originally described in a Naval Weapons Laboratory (now Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division [NSWCDD]) report by Dr. Milton P. Jarnagin, [1]. Our procedures obtain a near-optimum set of aim points. The choice of aim points is not discussed in [1]. Our results also differ in several other ways resulting in more conservative results but less efficiency than [1]. The computer programs and the graphics described in this report are written in FORTRAN 77 and MATLAB, respectively.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA554641
Entities
People
- Armido R. Didonato
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center