A Study of the Cost Effectiveness of TAPS

Abstract

The report presents an investigation into the use of TAPS (Trajectory Accuracy Prediction System) on the PERSHING missile. The objective of the study was to determine whether the expected number of missiles saved through the use of TAPS would justify its developmental cost.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0748089

Entities

People

  • Latricha Greene
  • Nancy R. Rich

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aeroballistics
  • Boost Phase
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Contracts
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Cost Reductions
  • Costs
  • Flight
  • Instructions
  • Kill Probabilities
  • Probability
  • Telemetry
  • Trajectories

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Missile Defense Systems.