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Structural robustness of combat networks of weapon system-of-systems based on the operation loop.
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International Journal of Systems Science . Feb2017, Vol. 48 Issue 3, p659-674. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- The structural robustness of the combat network of weapon system-of-systems (CNWSOS) has been widely used to characterise its operation ability and survivability in the integrated joint operations. In this paper, after introducing the concept of the operation loop, a directed CNWSOS network model is first put forward. Then, the directed natural connectivity, a new measure of the CNWSOS robustness that extends the concept of natural connectivity to the directed combat networks, is proposed to provide both a definite physical meaning and a simple mathematical formulation. Last, the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed structural robustness measure are demonstrated using both numerical experiments and an empirical case study. The directed natural connectivity facilitates a more sensitive and precise quantitative analysis of the structural robustness, which in turn provides useful insights for designing a more robust CNWSOS, including improving the accuracy of intelligence acquisition, enhancing the communication capabilities of weapon systems, and strengthening the capability of precision strikes. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00207721
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Systems Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 118730660
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00207721.2016.1212429