Military Applications of Modeling - Selected Case Studies

This book, first published in 1981, offers a critical review of the techniques of mathematical modelling and their appropriate application to military operations research - the analysis of data (historical data, exercise and test results, and intelligence) in preparation for war.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Costing: Life Cycle Cost Models 3. Strategic Mobility 4. Modeling Strategic Bomber Penetration 5. The Theater Tactical Air Campaign 6. The Theater-Level Limited War 7. Strategic Nuclear Exchange Models 8. Phoenix – After the Holocaust: Is Recovery Possible? 9. Epilogue

About the author

Francis P. Hoeber

Summary

This book, first published in 1981, offers a critical review of the techniques of mathematical modelling and their appropriate application to military operations research – the analysis of data (historical data, exercise and test results, and intelligence) in preparation for war.

Product details

• Authors: Francis P Hoeber, Francis P. Hoeber
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9780367712426
• ISBN: 978-0-367-71242-6
• No. of pages: 242
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: International Security Studies
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / Military / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Strategic Planning, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Peace, military history, MATHEMATICS / Study & Teaching, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Operations Research, Warfare & defence, Warfare and defence, Mathematical modelling