On Modularity in (V)Shorad Air Defense
conference paper
This paper addresses the concept of modularity in the context of (V)Shorads Air Defence. Modularity is a technical concept that provides improved operational flexibility to (V)Shorad systems. Such improved flexibility is specifically relevant to mobile crisis reaction forces. The discussion is largely qualitative and descriptive, given the premature state of modular technology in defence. The discussion is also largely applicable beyond air defence systems. In this paper, it will be argued that modularity as a concept indeed addresses many of the problems facing mobile air defence today. It will also be made clear that there are serious restrictions and drawbacks to modularity. Further, it will be made credible that modularity is not a binary characteristic but a gradual one. This immediately raises the question how much modularity is required for what application. Thus, the paper will provide fundamental insight into the use of modularity in mobile air defence.
TNO Identifier
95365
Publisher
NATO Research and Technology Organization
Source title
RTO Meeting Proceedings - System Concepts for Integrated Air Defense of Multinational Mobile Crisis Reaction Forces - Papers presented at the RTO SCI Symposium, held in Valencia, Spain, 22-24 May 2000
Place of publication
Neuilly-sur-Seine
Pages
8/1-8/8
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