Research Catalog

Title

A survey of missions for unmanned undersea vehicles / Robert W. Button ... [et al.].

Publication

Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2009.

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Additional Authors

• Acquisition and Technology Policy Center
• Button, Robert.
• National Defense Research Institute (U.S.)

Description

xxxii, 189 p. : ill. (some col.); 23 cm.

Summary

Which military missions for unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) appear most promising to pursue in terms of military need, operational and technical risks, alternatives, and cost? To answer this question, the authors assess risks associated with using UUVs for advocated missions, identify non-UUV alternatives that may be more appropriate for such missions, and analyze potential costs associated with UUV development and use. They conclude that seven missions: mine countermeasures, deployment of leave-behind surveillance sensors or sensor arrays, near-land and harbor monitoring, oceanography, monitoring undersea infrastructure, anti-submarine warfare tracking, and inspection/identification - appear most promising. Among other recommendations, the authors suggest that the U.S. Navy consolidate its unmanned system master plans and establish relevant priorities in coordination with the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Increased emphasis on the use of surface platforms rather than submarines as host platforms is recommended.

Series Statement

Rand Corporation monograph series ;

Uniform Title

Rand Corporation monograph series ; MG-808.

Alternative Title

Unmanned undersea vehicles

Subject

• Anti-submarine warfare > United States
• Remote submersibles > United States
• Shipping > Security measures > United States
• Submarine warfare > United States
• United States. Navy > Planning

Note

• "The research described in this report was sponsored by the U.S. Navy and conducted within the Acquisition and Technology Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute."
• "MG-808-NAVY."

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-189).

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Introduction -- UUV missions -- UUV subsystems and technologies -- Evaluation of UUV missions -- Summary and Recommendations.

ISBN

• 0833046888 (pbk. : alk. paper)
• 9780833046888 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

^^2009015871

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library