The Nuclear Hardening of Army Tactical Systems: A Trade-Off Methodology

Abstract

Presented is a trade-off methodology for quantitatively optimizing the nuclear hardening of Army tactical systems based on operational impact and life-cycle cost. Included is a proposed set of procedures and analyses which provide a systematic approach for ensuring nuclear hardening predicated upon mission-related survivability criteria and relative military worth. The methodology closely parallels current COEA designs and, as such, is applicable as a comprehensive, readily-adaptable, Army-wide program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA063514

Entities

People

  • J. T. Klopcic
  • R. M. Schwenk

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Simulations
  • Commerce
  • Computer Simulations
  • Control Systems
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Human Resources
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Project Management
  • Simulations
  • Warfare
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Effects

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.