Using the Fractal Attrition Equation to Construct a Metamodel of the Mana Cellular Automaton Combat Model

M. K. Lauren; J. M. Smith; J. Moffat; N. D. Perry

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Using the Fractal Attrition Equation to Construct a Metamodel of the Mana Cellular Automaton Combat Model

M. K. Lauren·J. M. Smith·J. Moffat·N. D. Perry

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In this report the authors examine the possibility of using the Fractal Attrition Equation as a metamodel to describe outcomes of cellular automaton combat models. This Fractal Attrition Equation has been proposed as a replacement for the Lanchester equation. Unlike Lanchester's equation, it is based on a measurement of the spatial distribution of forces involved in a battle, and incorporates this by use of the concept of the fractal dimension. In this report, the form of the expected Loss-Exchange-Ratio function based on this equation is determined. It is shown how this function can be used as a Metamodel to describe the outcome of some cellular automaton models. While this is not an exhaustive proof of the validity of the equation, the case discussed does display interesting features which should be further investigated. This is particularly so given the earlier work of the authors in demonstrating that the Fractal Attrition Equation explains certain features of historical combat data.

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M. K. Lauren, J. M. Smith, J. Moffat, N. D. Perry. 2006-07-23. Using the Fractal Attrition Equation to Construct a Metamodel of the Mana Cellular Automaton Combat Model. https://arxiv.org/abs/nlin/0607051

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