Animated study simulation of alternatives for TOW Launch production at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant

Abstract

The objective of this project is to investigate the present process required to manufacture the TOW Launch propellant and anticipate the resources required to manufacture a reduced amount of demand. This will be done using animated simulation techniques.

The Radford Army Ammunition Plant was designed for extremely high volumes of propellant manufacturing. Due to the recent cutbacks in defense spending, the demands for such high volumes no longer exists. However, the plant continues to operate in a high-volume mode. A method to determine the resources which can be eliminated as production is scaled-down, and still not be delinquent on any orders, is required. This method would help define the resource capacities under the present mode of operation.