A further comparison of deterministic and stochastic Lanchester-type combat models

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Klemm, Kurt Dieter
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1980-09Advisor
Taylor, James T.
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Lindsay, George F.
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This thesis examines the differences of deterministic and stochastic LANCHESTER-type combat models. Using an example of square-law attrition, solution methods and solutions are described. A new analytic solution for equal attrition rate coefficients is given. The numerical comparison includes hypothesis about the expected force levels and the variability in the expected force levels as a function of time, initial force levels, and breakpoint force levels.
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