The effectiveness assessment for use of the combat unmanned ground system by the «potential square» method

Today, there is witnessing the process of integrated use of unmanned systems on the battlefield. Intensive work is underway to develop new models and various types of unmanned ground systems are being adopted. a qualitative effectiveness assessment of the use for existing and promising models of unmanned systems is necessary.Modern methods of the effectiveness assessing of the units use are analyzed. In the article, the graph-analytical method "potential square" using estimated partial indicators was chosen to assess the effectiveness of the use for combat unmanned systems. The total combat potential was chosen as a complex indicator and its components were substantiated: combat power; combat survivability, maneuverability and management potentials. A comprehensive assessment of the combat potential for the use of combat unmanned systems and their components was carried out using the "potential square" method for the "RIS Pro" remote controlled platform with the "Shablya M2" combat module with the task of defense. The obtained calculations were analyzed and conclusions were drawn regarding the features of the combat use of the sample. It is determinated that the sample is considered combat-ready; the individual components of the aggregate potential demonstrate that: combat power corresponds to the medium level; combat survivability, manoeuvring and management potentials correspond to the high level. Based on the obtained analysis result, recommendations are further provided for the sample as a whole and separately for each of its components. For example, to improve combat power, a mobile camera with a daytime thermal camera with a better zoom could be added; improving the cross-country ability and maneuverability of the system could be achieved using caterpillars or larger wheels. Thus, the methodology allows assessing the potential effectiveness of combat unmanned ground systems. The practical implementation of the proposed methodology based on the application of combat potential data will allow assessing the effectiveness of performing tasks by combat unmanned ground systems, clearly seeing existing problematic issues and justifying directions for their elimination.