The Timeline Analysis Model

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Abstract:

The engagement sequence, or timeline, of a tactical weapon system consists of a set of functions or processes, some of which must occur sequentially, while others may run in parallel. Each of these processes may be described by a different mathematical or statistical model. In order to be effective, a weapon system may have to complete its entire timeline within a certain time limit. The Timeline Analysis Model is a computer program which combines the models of the various timeline components to produce a cumulative total timeline distribution. From this distribution one can determine the probability that the weapon system will be successful in meeting its time limit requirement.

Author(s):
Wald, Joseph K.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept. 15 Jul-15 Aug 1988
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA202413
Pagination:
0035

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
BRL-TR-2961
Monitor Series:
BRL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, REQUIREMENTS, WEAPON SYSTEMS, TACTICAL WEAPONS, MONTE CARLO METHOD, LIMITATIONS, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, STATISTICAL DISTRIBUTIONS, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, TIME SERIES ANALYSIS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
MONTE CARLO METHOD, STATISTICAL DISTRIBUTIONS, COMPUTER PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION
Report Date:
1988 Dec 01