Accession Number:

AD1004145

Title:

Application of a Dynamic Programming Algorithm for Weapon Target Assignment

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

Defence Science and Technology Group Fishermans Bend Victoria Australia

Personal Author(s):

• Hammond,Lloyd

Report Date:

2016-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

Threat evaluation and weapon assignment procedures are an integral part of achieving successful outcomes in naval combat scenarios, both in terms of defending ones assets and destroying enemy targets. To assist with the ever more complex and rapidly changing combat environment, warfighters require access to real-time decision aids based on optimisation techniques to support the decision making process. This report documents the methodology used to identify, develop and assess a dynamic programming algorithm for Weapon Target Assignment which, after more rigorous testing, could be used as a concept demonstrator and as an auxiliary decision tool in real-time combat situations.

Descriptors:

• MILITARY FORCES FOREIGN
• DECISION MAKING

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE