Improving Energy Efficiency of Major Weapon Systems
Abstract
The increasing cost of fuel consumed by major weapon systems is a continuing concern for the Department of Defense (DoD). Because fuel costs are growing more rapidly than other Operating and Support (O&S) costs, they are consuming a growing fraction of the O&S budget. One solution to the problem is to place greater emphasis on acquiring energy efficient weapon systems. The efficient use of energy in major systems will help assure that the DoD will get the highest level of performance for every fuel dollar spent. The major system acquisition process serves as the framework for incorporating energy efficiency into system design and development. Not all systems are energy intensive and not all would benefit from increased attention to energy. This report defines a method for determining which systems are energy intensive using an energy consumption threshold specific to the warfare area of the system under consideration. We recommend that systems designated energy intensive be subjected to a more detailed analysis of energy consumption and cost, including the sensitivity of system life cycle costs to changes in energy costs. The report provides a case study to demonstrate how the recommended analytical methods can be performed within the life cycle cost analysis required for major weapon systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA119563
Entities
People
- Connelly D. Stevenson
- Donna J. S. Peterson
Organizations
- LMI