A GENERAL ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE PREPARATION OF LOADS FOR DELIVERY BY AIRDROP

Abstract

A study was conducted to investigate, in detail, all aspects of the present systems for preparation and retrieval of supplies and equipment delivered by airdrop in an effort to simplify and optimize this phase of an airborne operation. Results of initial general analysis of the problem are presented. The planned approach and definition of the airdrop system models are described. Army requirements for types and quantities of supplies and equipment are evaluated. Time and cost factors are discussed. Problem areas are identified, specific tasks initiated based on findings are described and planned future activities are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0671627

Entities

People

  • James F. Falcone

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Delivery
  • Air Force
  • Airborne
  • Aircrafts
  • Army
  • Assembly
  • Assembly Lines
  • Data Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Field Army
  • Malfunctions
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Quality Control
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistical Data
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Theoretical Analysis.