Linear Programming in Air Defence Modelling

The paper describes the use of an optimizing model, together with a simulation model, to determine the most effective mix and deployment of air defence weapons to defend a given set of assets against a range of air threats. The advantages of using an optimizing model in such studies are that it:

1. a
   —Gives more consistent results by reducing player variance.
    
2. b
   —Can generate solutions that are robust to variations in threat and environment.
    
3. c
   —Ensures that good solutions are not overlooked.
    
4. d
   —Reduces the total processing time required to complete the study.