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  • Dynamical Systems Analysis
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Computational Science

Background:

  • Dynamical systems are often modeled using differential equations.
  • Analyzing systems with abrupt changes in behavior (threshold dynamics) presents challenges.
  • Existing models may not fully capture the impact of probabilistic events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an extension to differential equation models for analyzing probabilistic threshold dynamics.
  • To provide a generalizable method for incorporating drastic, event-driven changes into system models.
  • To demonstrate the approach's applicability to diverse systems like cybersecurity and conflict modeling.

Main Methods:

  • Extension of differential equation models to incorporate probabilistic threshold events.
  • Application to a modified infectious disease (malware) model with a detection event.
  • Application to the Lanchester model of armed conflict with capability loss.
  • Derivation and demonstration of a step-by-step, repeatable modeling methodology.

Main Results:

  • Successfully modeled how a detection event alters malware dynamics by introducing a new competing class.
  • Effectively analyzed how loss of capability in the Lanchester model drastically changes combat effectiveness.
  • Validated the differential equation model predictions against system simulations of random progression.

Conclusions:

  • The novel modeling approach provides a simple and easily implemented method for analyzing probabilistic threshold dynamics.
  • The technique allows for the fundamental and global analysis of system behavior changes triggered by probabilistic events.
  • This framework enhances the predictive power of differential equation models for systems exhibiting critical transitions.