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PublisherCRC Press LLC

ISBN-101032497483

ISBN-139781032497488

eBay Product ID (ePID)25064877561

Product Key Features

Number of Pages624 Pages

Publication NameHandbook of Military and Defense Operations Research

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2024

SubjectMilitary Science, Probability & Statistics / General, Operations Research, General

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMathematics, Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics

AuthorII Howard James P.

SeriesChapman and Hall/Crc Series in Operations Research Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2023-058870

ReviewsPraise for the previous edition Listen to Natalie Scala talking about election security and her book Handbook of Military and Defense Operations Research on Problem Solved, a podcast by IISE here. "This handbook, edited by Scala (Towson Univ.) and Howard (Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins Univ.) comprises four parts. Part 1 presents ten key activities involved in operations research (OR), including mastery of data analytics, structured problem solving, and simulation optimization, among others. Part 2, titled "Soft Skills and Client Relations," explores the practicalities of persuading users to actually implement and test the theoretically developed OR solutions. The third part, "Applications," offers a set of case studies on how various OR techniques and modeling approaches have been applied in different contexts, e.g., cybersecurity, terrorist group activities, and engineering cost and risk management. Part 4, "Perspectives," deals with the relationship between OR and data science, and especially the issues surrounding modernization of OR education within the military to meet its inevitably changing needs both today and in the future. Though the emphasis throughout the book is on specific military issues and applications, the methods and cases discussed would be applicable for use in OR courses offered in nonmilitary institutions. In addition to being a natural acquisition for libraries of military academies, the book would find a readership in the libraries of all institutions where OR courses are offered." --CHOICE Review "The Handbook of Military and Defense Operations Research is an excellent introduction to the application of operations research and analytics techniques to current defense related problems." --Emeritus Professor Steve Horton, United States Military Academy "The editors and contributors are a 'who's who' of operations research professionals in the field of applied national security analytics. This Handbook should occupy a prominent location on every analyst's bookshelf - from undergraduate student to senior practitioner - and its techniques should be in every analyst's toolkit." --Brian Morgan, President-Elect, Military Operations Research Society "This reference book has important papers on all the topics needed for a practitioner of military OR to improve his or her skills toolbox. This book will not collect dust on a shelf. It will be used regularly." --Professor Robin Dillon-Merrill, Georgetown University "Scala's experience and observations inspired her research interests as a professor and recently motivated her decision to write her first book, Handbook of Military and Defense Operations Research[. . . .] The book offers tools and techniques that help transition a person from learning operations research and analytics in school to applying it in a new problem space - namely, defense. Or, it works vice-versa; the same tools and techniques could help a person who has experience in the military but may not have formal education in analytics." --Jenna Harrity, Business Dialog, Towson University "The Handbook of Military and Defense Operations Research will make a great addition to any defense analyst's library. With contributions from some of the most well-known practitioners and researchers in the defense analysis field, this volume provides a great introduction to modern analytic methods and how they apply to critical problems in national defense." --Andrew Loerch, Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research, George Mason University

Dewey Edition23/eng/20240206

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal355.4072/073

Table Of ContentPart I. Approaches. 1. Modern Data Analytics for the Military Operations Researcher. 2. Microsoft Excel: The Universal Tool of Analysis. 3. Military Decision Analysis. 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 Structured Problem Solving. 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 Army's Sustainable Readiness Model Scheduling Problem. 18. Applying High Performance Computing Analytics for Understanding Weather Impacts on Installations. Part III. Soft Skills and Perspective. 19. Why Won't They Use Our Model? 20. Lessons Learned from Military Fast Jet Life Support System Test Planning

SynopsisTracing 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, Features Applies the experiences of educators and practitioners working in the field Employs the latest technology developments in case studies and applications Identifies best practices unique to the military, security, and national defense problem space Highlights similarities and dichotomies between analyses and trends that are unique to military, security, and defense problems., 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 this book highlights this evolution, showcasing how OR integrates with cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and big data analytics.

LC Classification NumberU393.H36 2024