Overview

Included in degrees & certificates

• 117
• 274
• 281
• 363

Prerequisites

• OS2080
• OS3104
• OS3180

Learning Outcomes

·       Carry out the Operations Analysis method including problem formulation, objectives, alternative courses of action, variables, measures of effectiveness, analysis, and communicating results of analysis.

·       Compute cumulative detection probability based on independent discrete glimpses and continuous-looking detection rate model and understand the inverse-cube law of sighting.

·       Work with lateral range curves and sweep width to compute cumulative detection probability and understand the uses and limitations of cookie-cutter equivalence.

·       Perform area search and patrol analysis to include exhaustive search, random search, parallel sweep search, and random search of an expanding area.

·       Formulate optimal search models, including a probability map, Bayesian updating, and myopic allocation of random search effort.

·       Analyze barrier patrol search, such as crossover patrol and linear patrol, to include first-order approximation methods and kinematic enhancement.

·       Formulate and solve two-person zero-sum games and use them to study search and patrol operations.

·       Assess weapon effectiveness with damage function, lethal area, firing error, and analyze the effectiveness of a layered defense system.

·       Gain an understanding of combat models, such as salvo combat models, Lanchester models, and stochastic dual models.