ANALYSIS OF THE CRISIS HOME ALERTING TECHNIQUE

Abstract

The report presents the results of analyses made of the Crisis Home Alerting Technique (CHAT) as they would apply to the major broadcasting media. The investigations centered on the following factors: homes covered, technical and operational problems, public acceptance, and cost. The background and history of CHAT are described in the report as are the various modes of CHAT operation. Conclusions are presented relating to the most appropriate mode/ media relationships and recommendations are given on implementation and further considerations necessary. Three appendices are included describing selection of stations, program materials, and station operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 30, 1969
Accession Number
AD0685823

Entities

People

  • Bill D. Miller
  • Terence P. Haney

Organizations

  • System Development Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Broadcasting
  • California
  • Civil Defense
  • Geography
  • Hard Copy
  • Materials
  • Modulation
  • New York
  • Radio Equipment
  • Radio Reception
  • Radio Stations
  • Radio Transmission
  • Radio Waves
  • United States
  • Urban Areas
  • Warning Systems
  • Wave Propagation

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Systems Analysis and Design