Construction of an Ammunition Utility Value Index Based on a Unified Damage Dimension

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jes.202502411

Author(s)

Heng Cao1,2,*, Wenying Wu3, Wei Wang1, Xuechen Jin1

Affiliation(s)

1Intelligent Platform Department, Chongqing Changan Wangjiang Industrial Group Co., Ltd., Chongqing, China 2School of Artificial Intelligence, Nankai University, Tianjin, China 3Beijing Institute of Specialized Electromechanical Equipment, Beijing, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

To enhance the efficiency of commanders in assessing the value of different ammunition types before a battle, this paper innovatively proposes a Unified Damage Dimension (UDD) and constructs an Ammunition Utility Value Index (AUVI) based on this framework. Drawing inspiration from currency’s role as a measure of value, UDD unifies the quantification of destructive capabilities across ammunition types by converting physical damage parameters (e.g., explosive yield, fragmentation distribution, penetration depth) into comparable “equivalent damage units.” Furthermore, the AUVI integrates target characteristics, battlefield conditions, and mission requirements through dimensionless processing and weighted comprehensive evaluation, providing commanders with a concise and intuitive tool for assessing ammunition effectiveness. A case study demonstrates that the AUVI model exhibits strong discrimination capability and adaptability, effectively supporting firepower allocation decisions. This research offers a new theoretical framework and practical approach for evaluating ammunition effectiveness.

Keywords

Ammunition Effectiveness; Destructive Capability; Unified Dimension; Dimensionless Index; Firepower Allocation

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