A Value Focused Thinking Model for the Development and Selection of Alternative Electrical Energy Source Alternatives for Military Installations (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781249593805)

Electrical power on military installations is vital for mission accomplishment. Most installations obtain electrical power from a local commercial utility. Although commercial power service has a very low interruption rate, the threat of a sustained power outage resulting from a terrorist act or a natural disaster is of concern. The military should posture itself to prevent such power outages and prepare to mitigate the adverse affects associated with the loss of power. This thesis presents a Value Focused Thinking approach to the development of a decision analysis model to assist a decision maker at a military installation in the generation and selection of back-up energy alternatives. The model attempts to capture the value to be gained by implementing back-up power systems which utilize fossil fuel powered generators in combination with renewable energy resources and assist the decision maker in selecting an alternative which best suits the needs of the installation. The thesis also includes a case study involving the application of this model to the United States Marine Corps installation in Twentynine Palms, California.

Author: Gregory T. Schanding
ISBN-10: 1249593808
ISBN-13: 9781249593805
Publisher: Biblioscholar
Language: English
Published: 10/09/2012
Pages: 118
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.25d