A Categorical Analysis of Weapon System Accuracy Trial (WSAT) Data

Abstract

This thesis contains an analysis of the last five years of Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW) Weapon System Accuracy Trial (WSAT) data from both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleet. The analysis is conducted in an effort to provide recommendations to be applied toward future evolution of the ASW Test Program for surface ships. A statistical chi-square test is conducted on Fleet and Navy wide data to determine which ASW combat system material categories are most prone to degradation. Additionally, a critical examination of the existing WSAT data base is provided with an aim toward promoting future statistical analysis. Results of this thesis indicate that degradation to weapons delivery systems like torpedo tubes and ASROC launchers are statistically significant with respect to other material categories. The analysis also shows how the existing WSAT data base can easily be modified and adapted for further use to document inspections on existing ships as well as new construction ships with future material systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA257573

Entities

People

  • Brian F. Philipp

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Antisubmarine Warfare
  • Application Software
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Guided Missiles
  • Information Science
  • Materials
  • Navy
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistical Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Torpedo Tubes
  • Undersea Warfare
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Regression Analysis.