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Trapezoid: Needs Analysis
Littoral ASW Points
oLittoral ASW Threat
nAir Independent Propulsion Submarines
nFuel Cell Technology Submarines
nNuclear Powered Submarines
nDiesel Powered Submarines
nUnmanned Undersea Vehicles
Needs Analysis
Obj Analysis
Alt Generation
Modeling
Analysis
Conclusions
qDuring the Needs Analysis step of the Problem Definition phase, SEA-8 conducted an in-depth threat and futures analysis.
•5 specific littoral undersea threats were identified: Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) Submarines, Fuel Cell Technology Submarines, Nuclear Powered Submarines, Diesel Powered Submarines and Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs).  The results of our research coupled with the communicated needs of our stakeholders led us to conclude that for the purposes of our study and follow on modeling and analysis, Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) and fuel cell powered submarines would be used as the primary threat.
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