Submarine and missile requirements as a function of the number of missiles per submarine neutralization probability
Subtitle: y J. B. Tysver
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1975
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 31
Subjects: Guided missiles; Mathematical models; Ballistic missiles; Submarine warfare
Description: Statistical effects of changing the number of strategic missiles carried on each missile submarine are explored in this study. The number of submarines required so that a specific number of missiles will survive an enemy 'first strike' and be available for retaliation is determined using a simple binomial model of survival. The measures of effectiveness used are (1) the numbers of submarines and missiles initially required in the submarine-missile system and (2) the total system cost. It is demonstrated that changes in submarine neutralization probability could be the dominating factor in selecting submarine size. A statistical basis is provided for evaluation of potential changes in this neutralization probability.
Notes: Title from cover.

"June 1975"--Cover.

"NPS-55Ty75071"--Cover.

Author(s) subject terms: Submarine requirements, submarine neutralization probability, missile requirements.

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1975.