A statistical procedure for determining battle outcome utilizing semi-Markov process
By: [by] Peter C.C. Wang
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1974
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 19
Subjects: Stochastic processes; Mathematical models; Offensive (Military science); Tactics; Defensive (Military science)
Description: The paper presents a stochastic approach to a Combat Model of tanks vs. tanks with emphasis of the following: A scheme for development of trail validation criteria; A useful procedure that can be expanded to a Semi-Markov model for combat; Approaches to data presentation; Insight into data analysis and data reduction. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: "Chief of Naval Research, Arlington, Virginia 22217--Cover.

"March 1974"--Cover.

"NPS-53Wg74031"--Cover.

Author(s) subject terms: Two dimensional stochastic model, combat, tactical effectiveness, model manipulation.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 12).

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; March 10, 1974.