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    • Bataljonsinvestor 2000 - brukerveiledning 

      Bakken, Bent Erik; Nesset, Arne; Bakken, Bjørn Tallak (2000)
      This document is the user manual for ”Bataljonsinvestor 2000”, a computerized decision making game and exercise model. The game puts a decision maker in charge of allocation decisions in the Army in order to balance the ...
    • Okkupasjon for demokrati : krigsmål og fredsutsikter i Afghanistan og Irak 

      Østerud, Øyvind (2004)
      The report is an analysis of the viability of the war aims for intervention in Afghanistan from 2001 and for the occupation of Iraq from 2003. Based on evidence derived from former experiences with forced regime change, ...
    • Sammenheng mellom konsentrasjon av PCB i sedimenter, sjøvann og biota 

      Rossland, Helle Kristin; Johnsen, Arnt (2005)
      FFI has conducted a study to get knowledge of the concentration of PCB in seawater along the Norwegian coast and how these levels are related to the levels of PCB found in sediments and biota. A total of seven locations ...
    • Rumble final report (DE 19) 

      Jenserud, Trond; Knudsen, Tor (2004)
      The main goal of project RUMBLE has been to enhance our capability to predict active sonar detection ranges in shallow water. The idea is to measure ‘through-the-sensor’ the seabed characteristics that affects long-range ...
    • Technical report on assessment of rumble inversion results (DE18) 

      Chalindar, B.; Jenserud, Trond; Knudsen, Tor; Dombestein, Elin; Plaisant, Alain; Ainslie, Michael; Ellingsen, Ingunn (2004)
      The main goal of project RUMBLE has been to enhance our capability to predict active sonar detection ranges in shallow water. The idea is to measure ‘through-the-sensor’ the seabed characteristics that affects long-range ...
    • Addisjonskrets for IEEE-754 flyttall : optimalisert for gjennomstrømning 

      Gundersen, Rune; Blom, Harald (2000)
      This report conlains a description of a floating-point adder optimized for throughput rather than latecy. It is confirmed with lEEE-754 standard for binary floating-point arithmetic. The design is fully tested and ...
    • The Iraq hostage crisis : abductions in Iraq, April-August 2004 

      Hegghammer, Thomas (2004)
      This report provides a brief and preliminary overview of the phenomenon of abductions of foreigners in Iraq between 1 April and 31 August 2004. Having reconstructed a timeline which includes 63 abduction incidents (159 ...
    • NCW in theory and practice : a human factors perspective on why it might work and why we might not get there 

      Bjørnstad, Anne Lise (2004)
      This report delves into some Human Factor issues pertaining to the organizational development towards Network Centric Warfare (NCW). It underlines the importance of a holistic approach, as organizational development rarely ...
    • Comparison between analytical shock mechanic solutions and numerical solutions from the autodyn hydro code 

      Moxnes, John F.; Lilleberg, Bjørn (2004)
      Numerival codes, i.e. Autodyn are widely used for simulations purpose during impact and penetration of prosjectiles into targets. To check the validity of the simulations during shock compression we first study the axiomatic ...
    • Microscopic studies of wolfram carbide after fracturing 

      Frøyland, Øyvind; Moxnes, John F. (2004)
      In this report a study of the microscopic properties of a fractured sintered wolfram carbide-cobalt penetrator has been carried out. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and light microscopy are used to study the fracture ...
    • Gap test experiments used to study the sensivity of granular explosives 

      Eriksen, Svein W.; Moxnes, John F.; Strømgård, Monica (2004)
      Explosives are widely used in medium to large calibre projectiles to increase the damage on a target. The ammunition produced by Nammo Raufoss, has superb qualities concerning penetration and fragmentation in a target. ...
    • Development of a chemical, atomic and toxic compound surveillance system - CATSS 

      Tørnes, John Aasulf; Gran, Hans Christian; Pedersen, Bjørn; Opstad, Aase Mari; Prydz, Petter Andre; Wiik, Øyvind; Nordahl, Anders (2004)
      A demonstrator of an automatic surveillance system for chemical, radiological and toxic compounds, called CATSS, has been developed at FFI. The system contains several commercially available detectors integrated into CATSS. ...
    • Use of commercial aerial photography and satellite images during exercise "Strong Resolve" 

      Bjerke, Pål (2004)
      Elevated sensors with imaging capabilities have been used by the military for approximately 150 years. Cameras onboard balloons, airplanes and satellites have given information of vital importance to different nations ...
    • Støy fra skytefelt 

      Huseby, Morten; Rahimi, Reza; Teland, Jan Arild; Dyrdal Idar (2005)
      Norwegian Defence Estates Agency wants to evaluate noise pollution from army firing ranges. At times there can be some noise heard at neighbors near the firing ranges. Norwegian Defence Estates Agency want to extend their ...
    • EUs sikkerhetslogikk 

      Kjølberg, Anders (2004)
      The EU has developed a common foreign and security policy which in many ways differs from the current US policy. There are several reasons for these differences. Unlike the US the EU is not a unitary state, but a system ...
    • Håndbok for kostnadsberegninger ved Forsvarets forskningsinstitutt 

      Reitan, Bård K.; Pløen, Sven Erik; Nilssen, John Egil (2004)
      This report describes and explains a methodology for the projects at FFI to base their work upon when calculating economical key figures. Cost estimates from the different projects at FFI are used as input to the overall ...
    • Utvikling av Effektiv Ildkraft Modell 

      Andresen, Nils Ulrik (2007)
      A method and model for evaluating effective engagement is developed. The resulting model shows what a set of weapons and platforms can achieve in a scenario when used effectively across a wide range of possible ...
    • Hviterussland: en bremsekloss for russisk-vestlig integrasjon 

      Andersen, Ingrid Lillehagen; Walter, Cilje (2004)
      This report focuses on Belarus’ importance to the Russian-Western relationship in areas such as security policy, economy, democracy and human rights. Due to its geographical location between Russia and the European Union, ...
    • Tek14: stridskjøretøy for framtida : oversikt over utvalde utanlandske program 

      Eggereide, Bård (2004)
      This report gives a brief overview of several combat vehicle programs for the future. Both vehicles on the brink of service and combat vehicle programs under development for later introduction are discussed. Some general ...
    • Kostnadsutviklingen i Forsvaret (1994-2003) 

      Steder, Frank Brundtland; Berg-Knutsen, Espen; Pløen, Sven Erik (2004)
      In real terms, Norwegian defence expenditures have been relatively stable from 1994 to 2003. However, despite significant reductions in military structure and personnel, operating costs have steadily increased during the ...