Evolutionary computation methods for synchronization of effects based operations

  • Authors:
  • Jeffrey P. Ridder

  • Affiliations:
  • System of Systems Analytics Corporation, Chantilly, Virginia

  • Venue:
  • GECCO '05 Proceedings of the 7th annual workshop on Genetic and evolutionary computation
  • Year:
  • 2005

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Abstract

Effects based operations (EBO) is a concept based on the premise that a desired strategic outcome can be achieved through synergistic, multiplicative, and cumulative application of the full range of military and nonmilitary capabilities. Such synergism requires synchronizing a large set of operations in order to achieve a set of effects. The synchronizer develops a set of alternative plans by solving a multi-objective optimization problem subject to several constraints. The EBO synchronization problem is also dynamic since planning is a continuous activity in a dynamically changing environment. In this paper, we describe the operational concept for EBO synchronization, the requirements for algorithms to perform synchronization, and some algorithmic steps toward constructing a synchronizer.