Full Description
Tracing its roots back to World War II, operations research (OR) has become a vital tool in military and defense strategy. The second edition of the Handbook of Military and Defense Operations Research highlights this evolution, showcasing how OR integrates with cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and big data analytics.
This volume is more than a historical account; it is a practical guide. The volume features expert voices and offers insights into OR applications in modern security challenges. Readers will discover a blend of theory and real-world case studies, making it an essential resource for both newcomers and seasoned defense analysis professionals.
Dive into this handbook to explore the rich, dynamic field of military and defense operations research, a discipline at the heart of global security and strategic decision-making.
New to the second edition:
Reorganized into a three-part structure
Extensive revisions throughout
Numerous new exercises, examples, and case studies
Several new chapters
Contents
Part I Approaches 1 Modern Data Analytics for the Military Operations Researcher; 2 Microsoft Excel: The Universal Tool of Analysis; 3 Multiattribute Decision Modeling in Defense Applications; 4 Military Workforce Planning and Modeling; 5 Military Assessments; 6 Threatcasting in a Military Setting; 7 Analytical Modeling of Stochastic Systems; 8 Modern Methods for Characterization of Social Networks through Network Models; 9 Process Optimization through an 8‑Step Structured Problem‑Solving Method; 10 Simulation Optimization; 11 Analytical Test Planning for Defense Acquisitions; 12 Influence Diagrams for Risk Management in Military and Defense; 13 Wavelet Methods for Time Series Forecasting; 14 Simulation Validation Literature Review; Part II Applications 15 A Model for and Inventory of Cybersecurity Values: Metrics and Best Practices; 16 Applying Information Theory to Validate Commanders' Critical Information Requirements; 17 Modeling and Analysis of the Army's Sustainable Readiness Model Scheduling Problem; 18 Applying High Performance Computing Analytics for Understanding Weather Impacts on Installations; Part III Soft Skills and Perspectives 19 Why Won't They Use Our Model?; 20 Lessons Learned from Military Fast Jet Life Support System Test Planning
