A System Dynamics Model for Modern AirLand Battle

Abstract

The Lanchester Model has been widely used to explain the main features of the battle. However, its application to actual cases seems to be limited. The purpose of this study is to attempt to extend the Lanchester Model with the System Dynamics approach in order to better suit the real modern AirLand Battle case. To demonstrate how the AirLand Battle System Dynamics model works and how it provides easier ways to account for variables, normally present in real combat situations, three common tactical scenarios are employed for simulation. The results indicate that the developed model can fully describe AirLand Battle and reflect the synergy that results from the interaction of strategies and force redeployment. The proposed model, in addition, allows users to easily adjust settings when simulating different scenarios.

System dynamics applications for defence combat modelling: preliminary insights from a literature exploration

“…When applied to combatthe simulation of conflict between opposing forces -SD has been used to study air, land and sea conflicts (e.g. Liu et al, 2014); soldiers' performance (e.g. Artelli at al., 2009); territory patrol and control (e.g.…”

“…In addition, extensive use of equation formulations that include discontinuities and discrete thresholds raise concerns because such formulations do not adequately represent the nonlinear responses of the real system (e.g. Chetcuti, 2020;Liu et al, 2014). When simulated, such formulations produce spiky and sharp-edged dynamic behaviour that rarely matches actual system behaviour.…”

“…2020)(Coyle, 1996) (Jia et al, 2019) (Langsaeter, 1984) (Liu et al, 2014) (Wolstenholme, 1987)(Wolstenholme & Al-Alusi, 1987) 2 Logistics and maintenance models(Clark, 1986) (Tang, Zhou, & Xu, 2014) 3 Modelling sensing, communication, command and control (Chetcuti, 2020) (Coyle, 1996) (Gao et al, 2015) (Jia et al, 2019) (Wolstenholme, 1987) 4 Modelling insurgency operations (Choucri et al, 2007) (Clark, 1986) (Coyle, 1985) (Popp et al, 2006) 5 Human factors affecting operations and forces (Artelli et al, 2009) (Choucri et al, 2007) (Clark, 1986) (Coyle, 1985) (Popp et al, 2006) 6 Modelling movement and formation(Langsaeter, 1984)(Wolstenholme & Al-Alusi, 1987) …”

Discrete Deterministic Modelling of Autonomous Missiles Salvos

“…The concept of defenders battle tactics orientates engagement of protected forces, to use simultaneous attacks on concentrated groups of suddenly-appeared targets, from the distance positions, in a rapid reaction manner. They can use smart weapon, with joint detection and engagement capabilities integrated on a single autonomous flight missile (hereafter AFM), referred in the earlier paper of Kalam 2 as new visions, and also in the last modern developed, tactical and technology integrated requirements, stated by Liu 3,4 , et al In these suppositions weapon performances offer new tactical forces capabilities and the basic deterministic Lanchester and mixed developed models, as the continual modelling approaches require to be modified. The basic idea of the research was to derive, check, and test a model where AFM missiles are the blue combatants of one side opposed to the enemy combatants distance concentrated as the small group of point targets.…”