Data Analysis Techniques for Effectiveness Evaluation of Chemical Munitions

Abstract

Effectiveness analysis was performed by BRL using computer -based modeling techniques to support operational testing of chemical munitions. To this end, the BRL standard methodology for unit level analysis, the Army Unit resiliency Analysis (AURA), was employed. In concert with AURA, the BRL used the Chemical Research, Development and Engineering Center's (CRDEC) Non-Uniform Simple Surface Evaporation (NUSSE) chemical dissemination model. Inputs to NUSSE, describing the dissemination of BIGEYE, were extracted from field trial data collected at Dugway Proving Ground. A BRL graphics program called BIND was used to compare the area coverage and shape of the contamination pattern predicted by NUSSE to the results of the field trial. This comparison demonstrated that NUSSE produced a valid simulation of the chemical munition contamination pattern. This simulation was then used in AURA to model the impact on detailed targets. These data analysis techniques for the BIGEYE effectiveness evaluation have set a precedent in the area of chemical munition effectiveness modeling; and are widely in use throughout CONUS for many chemical weapon effectiveness problems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA213329

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  • Tracy P. Hindman

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  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

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