Abstract
A discrete time version of Lanchester’s ‘aimed fire’ model for combat is considered. The resulting equations are treated as a model for repeated battles and the effect of rearmament between battles is investigated. The usefulness of considering the solution of the model in the phase-plane is emphasized and a number of possible classroom extension exercises are included.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-11 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology |
Early online date | 25 Jan 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published online - 25 Jan 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2022 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Keywords
- Lanchester’s equations
- discrete time models
- warfare
- Education
- Mathematics (miscellaneous)
- Applied Mathematics
- discrete-time models