On Modularity in (V)Shorad Air Defense

Abstract

This paper addresses the concept of modularity in the context of (V)Shorads Air Defence. Modularity is a technical concept that provides improved operational flexibility to (V)Shorad systems. Such improved flexibility is specifically relevant to mobile crisis reaction forces. The discussion is largely qualitative and descnptive, given the premature state of modular technology in defence. The discussion is also lattely applicable beyond air defence systems. ln this paper, it will be argued that modularity as a concept indeed addresses many of the problems facing mobile air defence today. It will also be niade clear tbat there are serious resti%lctIons and drawbacks to niodularity Fuither, it will be made credible that modularity is not a binary characteristic but a gradual one. This immediately raises fl% question how much modulaiity is required for what application. Thus, the paper will provide fundamental insight into the use of modulanty in mobile air defence.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADP010850

Entities

People

  • E. M. Van Der Veen

Organizations

  • Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Cost Analysis
  • Costs
  • Cycles
  • Defense Systems
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Engineering
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Launch Tubes
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Manportable Equipment
  • Mobility
  • Operations Research

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  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).