A Game Theoretic Analysis of the Convoy-ASW Problem
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Authors
Kiland, Ingolf Norman Jr.
Kotchka, Jerry Allen
Subjects
game theory
convoy-ASW
allocation of forces
random search
convoy-ASW
allocation of forces
random search
Advisors
McMasters, Alan W.
Date of Issue
1967-12
Date
December 1967
Publisher
Monterey, California. U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The problem of allocation of ASW forces assigned to an
oceanic convoy in a submarine warfare environment is postulated
as a two-person game with the payoff function being
based on the "formula of random search". The opponents in
the game are a convoy system and a submarine system. A
submarine is given the option of attacking the convoy system
either from afar with surface-launched missiles or near with
torpedoes. The convoy system is defended by units capable
of destroying submarines exercising either of their options.
The optimal allocation of forces for both sides is shown to
be a set of pure strategies which are dependent on the
parameters of the model.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Operations Analysis
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.