A Force Survival Model for Analysis of Strategic Bomber Basing Concepts in the Prelaunch Survival Mode

Abstract

The prelaunch survival of strategic bombers will continue to be an important problem as long as they are to remain a viable part of the deterrent triad for the United States. Improving enemy technology and changing enemy strategies call for continued analysis of the problem. This study examines the parameters which govern prelaunch survival of strategic bombers. A model is developed to allow computation of total bomber force survival given the values for the necessary parameters. Several basing concepts and other means of improving force survival are analyzed with the aid of the model. Cost effectiveness analysis of the concepts discussed should be accomplished, and the results compared to other possible means of improving survival, e.g., ABM systems, before conclusions are made from the results of this study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0732193

Entities

People

  • Douglas D. Cochard
  • Robert E. Riggs

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Ballistic Missiles
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Blast
  • Defense Systems
  • Geography
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Mathematical Models
  • National Security
  • Operations Research
  • Systems Engineering
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Effects

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  • Economics
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Regression Analysis.