Title: Carrier optimization launch algorithm
Description: Timely arrival of a Carrier Battle Group (CVBG) at an assigned location is extremely      important for successful execution of tactical, strategic or logistic operations. Weather      conditions, tasking requirements, battle group defense and transit restrictions all impact on      the CVBG's rate of advance while in transit to its newly assigned station. If these      variables are not carefully considered and accounted for, then the CVBG, in all      likelihood, will arrive late at its destination. This paper develops a mathematical model,      which incorporates these transit variables, to assist the Battle Group Commander in      successfully planning flight operations which will meet both CVBG defensive and routine      tasking requirements and as well as arrive at its destination on time. This model through      the use of elastic constraints will provide the commander with maximum flexibility and      allow him to determine any inconsistencies between desired tasking and transit      requirements.
Subjects: Deployment, Aircraft carriers, Mathematical models, Prepositioning(Logistics), Marine transportation