A BASIC APPROACH TO THE SELECTION OF RANGE SAFETY PROGRAMS,

Abstract

This report presents a broad approach to quantifying the decision-making process of selecting from among range safety programs. No attempt is made to analyze a specific range probelm or to develop a mathematical model. Decision-making rules must be formulated, and decisions relating to the values of life and expected cost of same must be made before a range safety program is adopted. Economic cost categories, both tangible and intangible, must be considered. Total cost must be measured, including its four cost elements: range safety program costs, range user costs, casualty and property damage costs, and intangible losses from accidents. The level of attainment of accident prevention is an additional consideration. A comparison of the cost and effectiveness levels presents a methodology for selecting from among possible range safety programs. This methodology considers total cost as the sensitive factor in the adoption of a final policy. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 22, 1964
Accession Number
AD0449943

Entities

People

  • J. J. Bellaschi
  • J. M. Stroud
  • L. A. Leake

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accident Prevention
  • Accidents
  • Casualties
  • Mathematical Models
  • Models
  • Range Safety
  • Safety

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Systems Analysis and Design