IJAPM 2014 Vol.4(4): 280-285 ISSN: 2010-362X
DOI: 10.7763/IJAPM.2014.V4.299
DOI: 10.7763/IJAPM.2014.V4.299
Monte Carlo Simulations of Weapon Effectiveness Using Pk Matrix and Carleton Damage Function
Pawat Chusilp, Weerawut Charubhun, and Pattadon Koanantachai
Abstract—Carleton damage function has been commonly
utilized to describe the weapon-target interaction in the weapon
effectiveness analyses. This function is simplified from the
actual weapon lethality data and these simplifications can affect
the analysis results. This paper investigates the difference
between results of Monte Carlo simulations to determine the
probability of target damage that utilize the Carleton damage
function and the results of the same simulations that utilize a
non-simplified probability of kill (Pk) matrix. A problem of
multiple shots of an unguided artillery weapon against an area
target was chosen as a case study. Two sets of Monte Carlo
simulations to determine the probability of damage on a target
were performed for several numbers of shots and target sizes.
The first set of simulations utilized the Pk matrix while the
second set utilized the Carleton damage function. Statistical
analyses were performed. It was suggested that there was
difference between the results of two sets of simulations but the
effect size was small.
Index Terms—Damage function, probability of damage, Monte Carlo simulation, weapon effectiveness.
Pawat Chusilp, Weerawut Charubhun, and Pattadon Koanantachai are with Defence Technology Institute, 47/433 Changewattana Road, Pakkred, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand (e-mail: pawat.c@dti.or.th, weerawut.c@dti.or.th, pattadon.k@dti.or.th).
Index Terms—Damage function, probability of damage, Monte Carlo simulation, weapon effectiveness.
Pawat Chusilp, Weerawut Charubhun, and Pattadon Koanantachai are with Defence Technology Institute, 47/433 Changewattana Road, Pakkred, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand (e-mail: pawat.c@dti.or.th, weerawut.c@dti.or.th, pattadon.k@dti.or.th).
Cite: Pawat Chusilp, Weerawut Charubhun, and Pattadon Koanantachai, "Monte Carlo Simulations of Weapon Effectiveness Using Pk Matrix and Carleton Damage Function," International Journal of Applied Physics and Mathematics vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 280-285, 2014.
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ISSN: 2010-362X (Online)
Abbreviated Title: Int. J. Appl. Phys. Math.
Frequency: Quarterly
DOI: 10.17706/IJAPM
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Haydar Akca
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