Accession Number:

ADA352853

Title:

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

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1998-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

56.0

Abstract:

This report examines how nuclear attack submarines SSNs best serve the nations 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.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY MODERNIZATION
• *ATTACK SUBMARINES
• *NUCLEAR POWERED SUBMARINES
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• NAVAL PLANNING
• MARINE ENGINEERING

Subject Categories:

• Submarine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE