Preface |
Contributors |
Introduction / Chapter 1: |
Overview and Definitions |
A Brief History of V/L Analysis |
Roles of V/LAnalysis |
Vulnerability/Lethality Analysis Process / Chapter 2: |
The Missions and Means Framework |
Initial Representation and Damage Mechanisms |
Induced Dysfunction of Components |
Target Response |
Tactical Utility |
Vulnerability Assessment and Measures of Effectiveness / Chapter 3: |
Traditional Measures of Mission Effectiveness |
Fault Trees and Degraded States |
An Example of Fault-Tree Development for Traditional Metrics |
An Example of Fault-Tree Development for Degraded States Methodology |
Networks and Networked Combat Systems |
Modeling and Simulation Tools and Methods / Chapter 4: |
Background |
Empirical vs Semi-Empirical Models |
Phenomenological Models |
Engineering Models |
Geometric Representation of Targets |
System Models |
Computer Environments |
Force-Level Modeling |
Verification, Validation, and Accreditation for V/L Assessment |
Applications / Chapter 5: |
System Acquisition |
System Life Cycle |
Vulnerability Reduction |
Tactics and Doctrine |
References |
Penetration from Fragmentation Munitions / Appendix A: |
Simple Methods |
Compact Fragment Penetration Characteristics |
FATEPEN Penetration Model Overview |
Behind-Armor Debris Characterization / Appendix B: |
Witness Pack |
Analysis of Witness Plates |
Description of the Mathematical Model |
Summary |
Reference |
Estimating Component Probability of Damage Given a Hit / Appendix C: |
Graphical Method |
Multiple Fragment Effects |
Case Study: MUVES-SQuASH VV&A for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) / Appendix D: |
MUVES Functionality and Code |
V&V of MUVES-SQuASH Submodels and Program Inputs |
Overall MUVES-SQuASH Model Validation |
Statistical Comparison to LFT |
Model Input |
Grading Criteria |
Box Plot |
Comparisons of Component Capability (MMF Level 2) |
Comparisons of Vehicle Capability (MMF Level 3) |
Comparisons of Vehicle Utility (MMF Level 4) |
IDA and VAST Comparisons |
Conclusions of the MUVES-SQuASH VV&A for the BFV |
Details and Developments in the Missions and Means Framework / Appendix E: |
The Military Missions and Means Framework / Paper 1: |
The MMF Formal Process / Paper 2: |
The Connection Between Functions and Capabilities / Paper 3: |
Acronyms and Abbreviations / Appendix F: |
Index |
Supporting Materials |
Preface |
Contributors |
Introduction / Chapter 1: |
Overview and Definitions |
A Brief History of V/L Analysis |
Roles of V/LAnalysis |