Evaluation of Alternative Warning Configurations.
Abstract
The report evaluates alternative warning configurations designed to disseminate attack warning (and disaster warning) to organizations and institutions, as well to the public. The project assessed seven configurations: Two were based on the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency (DCPA) National Warning System (NAWAS); two, on the proposed DCPA Decision Information Distribution System (DIDS); one, on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio System; one, on a combination of NAWAS and NOAA Weather Radio; and one, on a combination of DIDS and NOAA Weather Radio. Heavy emphasis is placed on use of radio and television to supplement these configurations for warning the public. Evaluated on the basis of reliability, security, survivability, flexibility, response time, coverage, and cost, the preferred configurations were found to be either a nationwide implementation of DIDS or a combination of DIDS (serving organizations and institutions) and NOAA Weather Radio (serving the public). Recommendations call for: (1) More effective use for warning of the Associated Press (AP) and United Press International (UPI) news services and state teletypewriter networks; (2) improved use of broadcast stations; and (3) resolution of problems with use of NOAA Weather Radio for warning.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA028036
Entities
People
- Herman Hurst
- Marvin A. Whitten
- Murray Rosenthal
- Paul Bortnick
- Rowland S. Johnson
Organizations
- System Development Corporation