Barrier Games

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Abstract:

This report considers barriers that separate one region from another in the sense that an intruder cannot pass from one region to the other without being captured. The barriers are composed of individual units, each of which has a fixed speed and capture radius. The distinguishing feature is that the intruder is assumed to know the configuration of the barrier at all times, and can use this information to select a successful penetration path, if one exists. We find conditions under which penetration is possible, first for straight-line barriers and then for circular barriers.

Author(s):
Washburn, Alan R.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0038

Security Markings

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):
NPS-OR-09-001
Monitor Series:
NPS-OR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*INTRUSION, *ANTIINTRUSION DEVICES, *INTRUSION DETECTION, *WAR GAMES, *BARRIERS, *PENETRATION, TARGET DETECTION, CIRCULAR, AREA DENIAL, INFILTRATION(PERSONNEL), PATROLLING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Operations Research, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Countermeasures
Keyword(s):
*SMART INFILTRATORS, INTRUDERS, *STRAIGHT LINE BARRIERS, *CIRCULAR BARRIERS, CAPTURE RADIUS, MOVING BARRIERS, ZERO SUM GAMES, DIRECTION REVERSALS, CAPTURE AVOIDANCE, BARRIER MOVEMENT, CAPTURE CIRCLES, BARRIER REVERSALS
Report Date:
2009 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2009 Jul 22