A BASIC APPROACH TO THE SELECTION OF RANGE SAFETY PROGRAMS

This report presents a broad approach to quantifying the decision-making process of selecting from among range safety programs. No attempt is made to analyze a specific range probelm or to develop a mathematical model. Decision-making rules must be formulated, and decisions relating to the values of...

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Main Authors: Bellaschi, J. J, Leake, L. A, Stroud, J. M
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
COSTS
DECISION MAKING
GUIDED MISSILE RANGES
GUIDED MISSILE SAFETY
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
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Summary:This report presents a broad approach to quantifying the decision-making process of selecting from among range safety programs. No attempt is made to analyze a specific range probelm or to develop a mathematical model. Decision-making rules must be formulated, and decisions relating to the values of life and expected cost of same must be made before a range safety program is adopted. Economic cost categories, both tangible and intangible, must be considered. Total cost must be measured, including its four cost elements: range safety program costs, range user costs, casualty and property damage costs, and intangible losses from accidents. The level of attainment of accident prevention is an additional consideration. A comparison of the cost and effectiveness levels presents a methodology for selecting from among possible range safety programs. This methodology considers total cost as the sensitive factor in the adoption of a final policy. (Author)