The value of warship attributes in missile combat
By: Wayne P. Hughes, Jr
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of Operations Research
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 49
Subjects: STRIKE WARFARE
Other titles: NPS-OR-92-001.
Description: A methodology is introduce with which to compare the military worth of warship combat capabilities. It is based on two principles. First, a simple salvo model is necessary for exploratory analysis of modern characteristics. Second, the fractional exchange ratio is a robust way to compare equal-cost configurations of naval forces, even though we cannot know in advance how and where the warships will be fought.... Survivability, Vulnerability, Sustainability, Warship, Combat Power, Striking Power.
Notes: Title from cover.

"NPS-OR-93-001."

"1 October 1992."

AD A259 349.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 46-49).

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