Quantitative Safety Assessment of the TOW2 Test Shooting in Switzerland
Abstract
The Swiss DoD Technology and Procurement Agency regularly performs experimental and qualification test shootings with TOW2 antitank missiles (manufactured under license in Switzerland) in a valley in the Swiss Alps. The original safety concept for these shootings based on U.S. developed "Surface Danger Zones (SDZ)" handed out with the license. These SDZ originally covered the area in front of the firing position, but later they were extended with a large area behind and at the side after a number of "Fire Back" events had happened in the U.S. and NATO. The new SDZ actually covered a pass road and the houses of a few small villages. On the other hand, they seemed, at least in the actual geographic conditions, to overshoot the mark distinctly. A quick and rough first estimation showed indeed that there would not be a significant risk for third persons.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA498710
Entities
People
- Andreas F. Bienz