On the number of games played in a best of (2n – 1) series

Let p(⩾0.5) denote the probability that team A beats B in a single game. The series continues until either A or B wins n games. Assuming that these games are independent replications, we study some features of the distribution of X_n, the number of games played in the series. It is shown that X_n is unimodal, has an IFRA distribution, and is stochastically decreasing in p. Close approximations to its mode, mean, and variance are given. Finally, it is shown that the maximum-likelihood estimator of p based on X_n is unique.     

Intelligence and military doctrine: paradox or oxymoron?

This article examines the evolution of the current British military joint intelligence doctrine. We argue that military intelligence doctrine is dogged by an intrinsic tension between the ethos and expectations of military doctrine and those of the professional practice of intelligence. We further argue not only that prior iterations of UK joint intelligence doctrine failed to effectively deal with this intelligence doctrine dilemma, but also that measures in the current doctrine to address this problem directly created their own problems. Moreover, as a result, otherwise sound innovations in the current UK intelligence doctrine have proven unsuitable to wider diffusion in more recent intelligence doctrine such as the new NATO intelligence doctrine which, otherwise, draws extensively on its British precursor.     

On the roles of free play in army exercises and the Russians

The article outlines the essential role of free play elements in various types of exercises for the development of in-depth and practical military professionalism. It thereafter argues why such use of free play contradicts the military science founded Russian Way of War.     

Honour,Comradeship and Betrayal: Lord Capel’s Sword

The sword which is the subject of this article and which will be referred to as the Capel sword, is a fine example of what has become known as an Irish basket-hilt. Whilst there are other examples in existence, what makes this sword unique and particularly important is the fact that it is known to have been owned by two important Royalist military leaders, Lord Arthur Capel and Sir John Owen. These two extraordinary men came from different backgrounds but their fate was linked through circumstances beyond their control. The story this sword tells is one of comradeship, loyalty, total belief in a cause, betrayal and ultimate sacrifice.     

大误差条件下尾流自导鱼雷齐射间隔问题

当目标运动要素误差较大时,可组织尾流自导鱼雷双雷齐射.阐述了尾流自导鱼雷平行航向齐射组织方法及数学模型.在一定条件下,仿真分析了目标速度、目标航向和目标距离存在大误差时,至少1条鱼雷捕获目标尾流概率随鱼雷间隔的变化规律,最后根据仿真结果给出了鱼雷间隔设置建议.     

基于AOPN的维修保障系统建模与分析方法

提出了一种可用于维修保障系统建模与分析的面向方面的Petri网模型(APON),给出了该模型形式化描述,该模型引入了方面、方面库所、方面变迁、消息颜色以及对象与方面间的消息传递函数等新的概念,体现了面向方面的思想,具有很好的模块性、继承性和可维护性,能够反映维修保障系统的动态柔性特点,最后给出了一个应用实例.     

基于双FPGA+DSP全姿态指示仪系统设计

针对全姿态指示仪对画面显示和信号处理的要求,系统采用双FPGA+DSP的硬件体系结构,把整个任务分成信号采集与预处理模块、图形与字符轮廓生成模块和显示模块.介绍了系统的原理框图、FPGA2的实现结构以及改进的边标志填充算法.本系统解决方案满足了画面逼真显示和信号实时处理的要求,并且具有很好的可靠性和重构性.     

面向普适计算应用的构件定义语言UCDL

普适计算的适应性特征对于软件重用的要求决定了构件模型是目前普适计算软件体系结构的理想选择.在面向普适计算的自适应软件平台UbiStar的研究过程中,为了准确地对普适应用中构件的外部特征进行抽象描述,参考了CORBA构件模型使用IDL3和CIDL对构件进行特征抽象的方法,结合UbiStar普适计算平台的特点与需求,提出了一种适用于普适计算环境的构件定义语言UCDL,并且给出了一个应用示例.