A dynamic model for C³ information incorporating the effects of counter C³
By: by Paul H. Moose
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1980
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
Subjects: Electronic intelligence; Mathematical models; Tactics; Operations research; Military intelligence
Description: A dynamic model is proposed for C³ information that explicitly incorporates effects of counter-C³ activities.  The model assumes an inevitable growth of uncertainty inherent in military situations that is only counteracted by continuously importing new information into the system.  Counter-C³ activities are modeled as additional growth terms in uncertaintly that depend on the instantaneous knowledge of both sides.  It is shown for this model the relative shift of system equilibrium is directly proportional to the ratio of the counter-C³ coupling coefficient to the system's natural uncertainty (entropy) growth rate.  Furthermore, it is shown that small perturbations from the stable equilibrium are restored to equilibrium by the system forces, i.e. the sytem is ultrastable.  However, a perturbation of entropy of one side, induces a delayed perturbation of entropy on the other side with opposite sign.  Thus, if X becomes fortuitously more knowledgeable by chance, Y will in turn, some time later, become more uncertain,
Notes: "NPS-62-81-025PR"--Cover.

"December 1980"--Cover.

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"Prepared for: Defense Advanced Research, Projects Agency, 1400 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22209."

Includes bibliographical references.

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

Technical report; 1980.

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