A Top-Down Performance Analysis of a Pegasus-Based Space Strike System

Author

Douglas E. Collins

Date of Award

12-1991

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Operational Sciences

First Advisor

Paul F. Auclair, PhD

Abstract

The feasibility of using Pegasus launch vehicle as a conventional weapons platform is examined. Using a top-down approach, the analysis addresses the fundamental question of whether such a system should be considered for development. The measures of effectiveness considered are delivery range, probability of destroying the target, and responsiveness. Each of the measures is assessed at its top-level and analyzed only to the level of detail needed to address the fundamental question. The study indicates that attaining a high probability of destroying the target requires extremely precise control over the burnout conditions and that the system must be on constant ready standby to achieve short response times.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-ENS-GSO-91D-04

DTIC Accession Number

ADA243965

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

Recommended Citation

Collins, Douglas E., "A Top-Down Performance Analysis of a Pegasus-Based Space Strike System" (1991). Theses and Dissertations. 7459.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/7459