A Methodology for an Effectiveness Analysis of RPV's in a Chaff Dispensing Role.
Abstract
The United States Air Force will possess the capability to employ several different remotely piloted vehicles (RPV's) for the conduct of chaff dispensing operations in the 1980's. An effectiveness analysis comparing force structure alternatives will provide information for decisions regarding RPV force mixes for that time frame. A model which can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of various kinds of RPV's in the performance of chaff dispensing missions is developed in this thesis. Based on the two vehicle operating parameters expected to differ significantly among the kinds of vehicles, navigational accuracy and reliability, the model combines analytical and digital computer simulation techniques to predict the number of vehicles required to successfully complete a chaff corridor saturation mission. The methodology developed in this thesis can aid the RPV System Program Office in performing effectiveness analyses comparing existing systems. In addition, with modification of the simulation portion of the model, the methodology can be used to analyze the effectiveness of RPV chaff mission employment options and to evaluate the benefits derived from modifications to the existing weapon systems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA065557
Entities
People
- Robert W. Neumann
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology