Computer Aided Munitions Storage Planning
Abstract
Even though munitions facilities are sited to the maximum afforded by the environment, storage facilities can be under-utilized because of inefficient storage planning. The limited munitions storage capability at most US Air Force bases requires that munitions facilities be utilized to their maximum sited capacity to provide operational readiness and flexibility to USAF operations. The USAF Explosives Hazard Reduction Program is responding to a request from the Air Force Material Command and Hill AFB to develop a storage planning module for depot operations at Hill AFB. This system will be linked with the accountable system and provide a graphical storage management and planning interface, suggest re-warehousing options to maximize storage, and alert the user of violations, such as, quantity distance, compatibility, stack height, and security criteria. Munitions storage planning is often accomplished with graph paper and pencil. The storage planner has many criteria to consider in addition to ensuring the material will actually fit inside the structure. A single incoming shipment can cause re-warehousing of several facilities, and periodic re-warehousing to optimize capacity may involve actions in every storage facility. Computerization of this process will expedite storage planning, reduce errors, and maximize storage facility utilization.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA507519
Entities
People
- Edward M. Jacobs
- Joseph Jenus Jr.
- Robert F. Littlefield