A MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING STUDY OF AIRSHIPS FOR ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE
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Authors
Blanchard, Monica L.
Cromwell, Brittney L.
Handrigan, John J., IV
Santos, Delaney R.
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airship
anti-submarine warfare
ASW
MBSE
anti-submarine warfare
ASW
MBSE
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Green, John M.
Johnson, Bonnie W.
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2024-09
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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To support improved capability in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) defense of the U.S. west coast, this research project investigates the technical and cost feasibility of developing an ASW airship. A conceptual system model was developed using Model-Based Systems Engineering to define and refine the operational and architectural aspects of the system. Several system configurations were included in the model to enable comparison between SONAR and autonomy variants. Additionally, a cost analysis compared the new system concept to existing ASW platforms. It was found that an ASW airship is feasible and would provide benefits through increased time-on-station and sortie duration at a reduced cost compared to existing systems. It is recommended that the system model, cost analysis, and developed system requirements are used in support of a future airship acquisition.
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