Computation of weapons systems effectiveness

The main objective of the thesis is to develop an unclassified MATLAB-based Weapons Systems Effectiveness program with user-friendly Excel-based Graphical User Interface to evaluate the effectiveness of Air-to-Surface (AS) and Surface-to-Surface (SS) weapons. The program allows users to compute the effectiveness of their weapons based on the initial release/firing condition for both AS and SS weapons. The effectiveness is determined by predicting the probability of success of damaging or incapacitating the target. The program also allows the calculation of the trajectory of unguided AS weapons and the computation of the weapon accuracy of AS weapons. The main functionality provided by the program includes computing the weapon effectiveness of single release of weapons against unitary and area targets, stick deliveries, cluster munitions and projectiles for AS weapons, as well as direct and indirect SS weapons. The entire program is modeled on the theory detailed in M. R. Driels textbook, Weaponeering Conventional Weapon System Effectiveness, published in 2013 by the AIAA.http://archive.org/details/computationofwea1094537686ME5, Singapore Arm ForcesApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited

Viable short-term directed energy weapon naval solutions: a systems analysis of current prototypes

With conventional weapons nearing their peak capability, the need to identify alternative war fighting solutions suggests a look at Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs). The goal is to change the means by which warfare is conducted to improve operational efficiencies and overall effectiveness. The Naval Postgraduate School Systems Engineering and Analysis (SEA-19B) Capstone project team examined how existing directed energy technologies can provide performance across multiple warfare area domains and mission subsets for the U.S. Navy. The aim was to identify and characterize the capability gaps with conventional weapons systems, produce a coherent vision of naval missions that incorporate DEWs, and generate a roadmap for a DEW fleet. By conducting a thorough Analysis of Alternatives based on system performance, integration, schedule, and cost, the project team identified that the Tactical Laser System (with a laser beam power of 10 kW) provided the best overall capability to defend surface combatants, although none of the analyzed DEWs have the capability to replace a current conventional weapon. The Active Denial System (microwave) provided a niche capability in the Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection mission set.http://archive.org/details/viableshorttermd1094534734Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited