Hydrofoils for the Fisheries Law Enforcement Mission of the U.S. Coast Guard. Volume I. A Cost/Effectiveness Comparison of Hydrofoils with Conventional Coast Guard Resources.

Abstract

This study compares the effectiveness and costs of hydrofoil craft with those of conventional Coast Guard platforms, including cutter/helicopter teams, in the performance of the fisheries law enforcement mission. The comparisons are made for various fisheries law enforcement tasks considered independently of one another and of geographic considerations, and also in two specific geographic scenarios, in waters off New England and Alaska, where each platform is required to perform a specific set of tasks. The study also investigates the degree to which hydrofoils, engaged in a primary fisheries law enforcement role, could contribute to the search and rescue (SAR) mission without undue detraction from their primary role.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA020366

Entities

People

  • B. J. Quick
  • C. H. Heider
  • C. Jehn
  • L. S. Cohan
  • Thaddeus R. Mitchell

Organizations

  • Center for Naval Analyses

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coast Guard
  • Helicopters
  • Hydrofoil Craft
  • Hydrofoils
  • Law Enforcement
  • New England
  • Platforms
  • Search And Rescue

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security