A Top-Down Performance Analysis of a Pegasus-Based Space Strike System

Abstract

The feasibility of using Pegasus launch vehicle as a conventional weapons platform is examined. Using a top-down approach, the analysis addresses the fundamental question of whether such a system should be considered for development. The measures of effectiveness considered are delivery range, probability of destroying the target, and responsiveness. Each of the measures is assessed at its top-level and analyzed only to the level of detail needed to address the fundamental question. The study indicates that attaining a high probability of destroying the target requires extremely precise control over the burnout conditions and that the system must be on constant ready standby to achieve short response times.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA243965

Entities

People

  • Douglas E. Collins

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Apogees
  • Combat Operations
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Flight Crews
  • Free Flight
  • Geometry
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Measures Of Effectiveness
  • Military Applications
  • Personnel Management
  • Spacecraft
  • Test Equipment
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space