Handbook of military and defense operations research 

 - Boca Raton  CRC Press  2025 
 - xix, 553 p. 
 - Chapman & Hall/CRC Series in Operations Research .
<br/><br/> Table contents:<br/>Part I Approaches<br/><br/>1 Modern Data Analytics for the Military Operations Researcher<br/><br/>Raymond R. Hill<br/><br/>2 Microsoft Excel: The Universal Tool of Analysis<br/><br/>Joseph M. Lindquist and Charles A. Sulewski<br/><br/>3 Multiattribute Decision Modeling in Defense Applications<br/><br/>Roger Chapman Burk<br/><br/>4 Military Workforce Planning and Modeling<br/><br/>Nathaniel D. Bastian and Andrew O. Hall<br/><br/>5 Military Assessments<br/><br/>Lynette M.B. Arnhart and Marvin L. King III<br/><br/>6 Threatcasting in a Military Setting<br/><br/>Natalie Vanatta and Brian David Johnson<br/><br/>7 Analytical Modeling of Stochastic Systems<br/><br/>Roger Chapman Burk<br/><br/>8 Modern Methods for Characterization of Social Networks through Network Models<br/><br/>Christine M. Schubert Kabban, Fairul Mohd‑Zaid, and Richard F. Deckro<br/><br/>9 Process Optimization through an 8‑Step Structured Problem‑Solving Method<br/><br/>David M. Bernacki, Robert E. Hamm Jr., and Hung‑da Wan<br/><br/>10 Simulation Optimization<br/><br/>Shane N. Hall, Brian M. Wade, and Benjamin G. Thengvall<br/><br/>11 Analytical Test Planning for Defense Acquisitions<br/><br/>Darryl K. Ahner and Gina Sigler<br/><br/>12 Influence Diagrams for Risk Management in Military and Defense<br/><br/>Cameron A. MacKenzie<br/><br/>13 Wavelet Methods for Time Series Forecasting<br/><br/>Jared Nystrom, Raymond R. Hill, Andrew Geyer, Joseph J. Pignatiello Jr., and Eric Chicken<br/><br/>14 Simulation Validation Literature Review<br/><br/>Matthew C. Ledwith, Raymond R. Hill, Lance E. Champagne, and Edward D. White<br/><br/>Part II Applications<br/><br/>15 A Model for and Inventory of Cybersecurity Values: Metrics and Best Practices<br/><br/>Natalie M. Scala and Paul L. Goethals<br/><br/>16 Applying Information Theory to Validate Commanders’ Critical Information Requirements<br/><br/>Mark A.C. Timms, David R. Mandel, and Jonathan D. Nelson<br/><br/>17 Modeling and Analysis of the Army’s Sustainable Readiness Model Scheduling Problem<br/><br/>Adria Markowski and Subhash Sarin<br/><br/>18 Applying High Performance Computing Analytics for Understanding Weather Impacts on Installations<br/><br/>Randy Buchanan, John Richards, Hyeyon Bastian, Brendon Hoch, Christina Rinaudo, and Natalie Myers<br/><br/>Part III Soft Skills and Perspectives<br/><br/>19 Why Won’t They Use Our Model?<br/><br/>Wilson L. Price and Walt DeGrange<br/><br/>20 Lessons Learned from Military Fast Jet Life Support System Test Planning<br/><br/>Sarah Burke and Steven Thorsen<br/><br/>[https://www.routledge.com/Handbook-of-Military-and-Defense-Operations-Research/Scala-HowardII/p/book/9781032497488] 
<br/><br/> 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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>New to the second edition:<br/><br/>Reorganized into a three-part structure<br/>Extensive revisions throughout<br/>Numerous new exercises, examples, and case studies<br/>Several new chapters<br/> <br/>(https://www.routledge.com/Handbook-of-Military-and-Defense-Operations-Research/Scala-HowardII/p/book/9781032497488) 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781032497488 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Military research--United States--Data processing<br/>Military research--United States--Statistical method<br/>Operations research--United states<br/>Inforamtion modeling--United States<br/>Strategic planning--Methodology<br/>United States--Armed forces--Management
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>355.4072073  / SCA