Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Submarine of the Future

Abstract

This report examines how nuclear attack submarines (SSNs) best serve the nation's future defense needs. The Terms of Reference directed that emphasis be placed on operational utility of future generations of submarines (beyond the New Attack Submarine (NSSN)) and the impact of the littoral environment on submarine design and operation in the context of joint operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA352853

Entities

Organizations

  • Defense Science Board

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attack Submarines
  • Ballistic Missile Submarines
  • Boats
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Information Systems
  • Intelligence Collection
  • Military Organizations
  • Munitions
  • National Security
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Nuclear Propulsion
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Submarine Warfare
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies