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Assistant Policy Researcher, RAND; Ph.D. Candidate, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Assistant Policy Researcher; Ph.D. Candidate, Pardee RAND Graduate School
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Apr 3, 1956
This short paper seeks to determine suitable planning criteria for the restoration of runways obstructed directly or indirectly by an attack with weapons of 0.5-, 1-, 2-, and 10-megaton yield ground burst.
Feb 24, 1956
This short paper estimates the costs for B-52 and B-47 hardened shelters as a function of blast pressure resistance (50, 100, 150, or 200 psi) and structural system (either reinforced concrete with steel roof or structural steel only).
Dec 13, 1955
This short paper presents a cost analysis of alternative hardened aircraft shelter designs for a notional fighter aircraft and B-66, B-47, and B-52 bombers.
Jul 25, 1955
This short report estimates the costs of recovery bases for B-52s and B-47s. Bases have minimal facilities but do include hardened shelters for crew and flyaway kits.
Jun 29, 1955
This short paper estimates the installation costs for B-52 and B-47 bombers in a variety of basing schemes, including a smaller number of wing-level bases; dispersing aircraft in groups of 5, 15, or 45 aircraft; and hardening bases.
May 4, 1955
This short paper estimates the costs of B-52 main and dispersal bases in warm and cold climates.
