Accession Number:

AD0735309

Title:

An Algorithm for the Solution of Concave-Convex Games

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Gunn, Lee F.
• Tocha, Peter

Report Date:

1971-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

77.0

Abstract:

The thesis discusses the solution of concave-convex games. An algorithm is developed, a computer program written and applied to an anti- submarine warfare force allocation problem as an illustration. Techniques for handling concave-convex problems in high dimensions are included.

Descriptors:

• *GAME THEORY
• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• MATRICES(MATHEMATICS)
• CONVEX SETS
• MINIMAX TECHNIQUE
• ALGEBRA
• THESES

Subject Categories:

• Operations Research
• Undersea and Antisubmarine Warfare

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE