Abstract:

To overcome the difficulties for selection for optimal formation due to the lack of information on target, a method for formation selection in air combat under uncertain information condition based on commanders’ cognition is proposed. Firstly, the concept of the combat power field and its model is introduced. Secondly, fuzzy analytic hierarchy process is applied for target combat power assessment with absence of information based on commanders’ cognition and power of aircraft. Thirdly, gain-losses between air craft and target is got with reference -dependence- effect and the optimal formation selection method is given by applying the prospect theory. Finally, an investment decision making example validates the feasibility and effectiveness of the method in selection for optimal formation under uncertain information condition.