Cost Effectiveness of Typhoon Forecast Improvements

Abstract

Tropical cyclone forecast improvements in the western North Pacific are examined in terms of Department of Defense decision making (evacuation, sortie, preparedness, etc.). The improved decisions are then related directly to Department of Defense potential cost saving.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0781324

Entities

People

  • Jack W. Blelloch
  • Samson Brand

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Facilities
  • Classification
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Cyclones
  • Department Of Defense
  • Evacuation
  • Hong Kong
  • Naval Vessels
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Research Facilities
  • Right Angles
  • Security
  • Ships
  • Small Ships
  • Tropical Cyclones

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.