Accession Number:
ADA001248
Title:
Further Comparison of Stochastic and Deterministic Models for the Optimal Control of Lanchester-Type Attrition Processes.
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Corporate Author:
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CALIF
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Report Date:
1974-09-01
Pagination or Media Count:
46.0
Abstract:
The optimal fire distribution policy obtained using a stochastic combat attrition model is compared with that for a deterministic one. The same optimal control problem for a homogeneous force in combat against a heterogeneous force of two homogeneous types is considered using two different models for the attrition mechanism in a fight-to-the-finish the Lanchester-type differential equation formulation and its analagous stochastic version of a continuous parameter Markov chain with stationary transition probabilities. Considering dynamic programming methodology, a computer program was developed to numerically determine the optimal fire distribution policy closed-loop or feedback for the stochastic attrition process. Modified author abstract
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Subject Categories:
- Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics