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Semi-dynamic modelling of heterogeneous land combat

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  • N E Ozdemirel

    (Middle East Technical University)

  • L Kandiller

    (Middle East Technical University)

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We propose a semi-dynamic approach to tactical level land combat modelling from the attacker's viewpoint. Our approach decomposes a battle between heterogeneous forces into stages and mini battles. For each mini battle in a stage, we use three models: a mathematical programming model for optimizing force allocations, a Lanchester simulation model for predicting whether or not the stage targets are reached under the allocations, and a model for weapon effectiveness update from one stage to the next. These models interact with each other within the framework of a decision support system to help the user with allocation decisions as well as prediction of force requirements to win the battle.

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  • N E Ozdemirel & L Kandiller, 2006. "Semi-dynamic modelling of heterogeneous land combat," Journal of the Operational Research Society, Palgrave Macmillan;The OR Society, vol. 57(1), pages 38-51, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:jorsoc:v:57:y:2006:i:1:d:10.1057_palgrave.jors.2601940
    DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jors.2601940
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    1. N J MacKay, 2009. "Lanchester models for mixed forces with semi-dynamical target allocation," Journal of the Operational Research Society, Palgrave Macmillan;The OR Society, vol. 60(10), pages 1421-1427, October.

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