Water and Sanitation Systems. Postattack Study - Detroit Case Study. Volume II.

Abstract

The research considered the vulnerability of the sanitary environment control systems of Detroit. In addition, the Recovery Technique Evaluation (RTE) method was applied to these systems. The RTE procedure provided a useful method to direct a logical analysis of alternative recovery strategies. The complexity of the systems analyzed, the relationship to other systems, and the extent and level of detail which must be available for a meaningful analysis under planning or training conditions was clearly evident. Considering the expected results of the hypothetical nuclear attack it is expected that the Detroit water supply system could be recovered and could supply at least minimal requirements within several weeks postattack. Repair of the other sanitary systems is expected to present critical problems in the allocation of resources and time-phasing of recovery; however, through expedient means, minimum survivor needs could probably be met. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0859770

Entities

People

  • Alfred W. Jorgensen
  • Larry W. Adams
  • Myron E. Nosanov

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Phenomena
  • Case Studies
  • Control Systems
  • Ecological And Environmental Phenomena
  • Environment
  • Natural Resources
  • Recovery
  • Sanitation
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • Vulnerability
  • Water
  • Water Resources
  • Water Supplies

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  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Systems Analysis and Design