Application of an Optimisation Technique to an Air Force Problem

  • S.K. Sahiar Office of Scientific Adviser to Chief of the Air Staff, New Delhi
  • P.P Sangal Office of Scientific Adviser to Chief of the Air Staff, New Delhi
  • B.L. Sethi Office of Scientific Adviser to Chief of the Air Staff, New Delhi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.27.6650
Keywords: Target area, Optimisation technique

Abstract

This paper deals with an optimisation technique for determining the relative effectiveness of different types of bombs being dropped over a certain target area. The measure of effectiveness is the total effort required for each type of bomb to lethalise a given fraction of the total target area and the one with the least total effort is taken to be the most cost-effective solution. The total effort takes into account the number of bombs dropped, their costs and also the costs of the sorties performed to carry out the mission. A mathematical model has been formulated and discussed in detail.
Published
2014-01-01
How to Cite
Sahiar, S., Sangal, P., & Sethi, B. (2014). Application of an Optimisation Technique to an Air Force Problem. Defence Science Journal, 27(1), 13-14. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.27.6650
Issue
Vol 27 No 1
Section
Short Communication
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