A multi-objective modeling approach for energetic material evaluation decisions

Marc J. Schniederjans, Michelle L. Pantoya, James J. Hoffman and Darrin L. Willauer

European Journal of Operational Research, 2009, vol. 194, issue 3, 629-636

Abstract: To develop ordnance for military applications requires a decision process of selecting materials. Once selected a performance evaluation of the material composite formulations energetic properties is required. Tailoring the composite materials for a particular ordnance application requires selecting reactants that seek an optimized combination of economic costs and performance properties (e.g., energy release, temperature, and gas generation). A successful energetic material evaluation must identify reactants offering a good fit with performance requirements and an overall materials selection strategy. To aid energetic material users in making complex reactant selection decisions we introduce a modeling approach that combines the concepts of thermodynamics, economic costs, and goal programming. This study is unique in its application of goal programming in exploring this type of decision situation. A case study is used to illustrate the modeling approach. The results demonstrate the efficacy of the approach for evaluating formulations where performance properties are important.

Keywords: (B); OR; in; military; (B); Goal; programming; Ordnance; development; Material; selection (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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