Accession Number:

ADA063514

Title:

The Nuclear Hardening of Army Tactical Systems: A Trade-Off Methodology

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

Personal Author(s):

• Schwenk, R. M.
• Klopcic, J. T.

Report Date:

1978-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

25.0

Abstract:

Presented is a trade-off methodology for quantitatively optimizing the nuclear hardening of Army tactical systems based on operational impact and life-cycle cost. Included is a proposed set of procedures and analyses which provide a systematic approach for ensuring nuclear hardening predicated upon mission-related survivability criteria and relative military worth. The methodology closely parallels current COEA designs and, as such, is applicable as a comprehensive, readily-adaptable, Army-wide program.

Descriptors:

• *RADIATION HARDENING
• COST EFFECTIVENESS
• COST ANALYSIS
• SURVIVAL(GENERAL)
• ARMY EQUIPMENT
• TRADE OFF ANALYSIS
• ARMY OPERATIONS
• TACTICAL WARFARE
• TACTICAL WEAPONS
• NUCLEAR WARFARE
• LIFE CYCLE COSTS

Subject Categories:

• Nuclear Warfare
• Nuclear Radiation Shielding, Protection and Safety

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE