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The analysis of renewable energy within a hybrid electric generator system for remote military applications has not been studied. This report highlights the potential of new, photovoltaic thin-film composite arrays to augment fossil fuel generators for military power applications in remote areas. Because the photovoltaic phenomena works only during daylight hours and is also dependent on latitude for sun power, this study examined renewable hybrid electric generation in areas of poor sun (Hanau, Germany) and in areas of good sun (Ft. Irwin, California). This report investigates the value-added that renewable energy can bring to tactical operation centers and remote power stations (for purposes of homeland security) in terms of increased operational readiness, reduced cost, energy savings and pollution abatement.

The purpose of this project was to conduct an analysis of Army photovoltaic (PV) systems in support of both sustaining base and deployed missions at different locations. This project investigated the value added of PV as a complement to generator power and, in particular, to see whether PV as a renewable energy source can increase operational effectiveness and reduce logistic support and maintenance.

ADAPT examines photovoltaics (PV) in both a military operations context and within a cost/benefit analysis framework. Both of these topics are now in the forefront of transforming the Army into a strategically responsive force that is dominant across the full spectrum of operations. This report illustrates that PV, as a renewable energy alternative to fossil fuels, has potential in both current and future Army deployments.

The Combat Sample Generator (COSAGE) Input/Output Guide provides detailed documentation on all inputs required by the simulation and all outputs produced by the simulation. This third revision is the most complete, up-to-date input/output guide available for COSAGE. It has updates on such minor changes as serial number identifiers with in the system data input file and also addresses such major changes as the incorporation of the USAF bomb effects input format under the aircraft munitions data file(ACMUNS). Chapters l2 and l3 offer insights into specific COSAGE outputs which, in turn, can be used for analysis. Chapter 12 illustrates the routines from COSAGE which specifically identify the varying types and kinds of output data available. Chapter 13 is also new and details for the first time all output postprocessors. COSAGE Input, COSAGE output, SIMU (i.e., Simulation Unit), Units of measure, Unit structure, Force structure, Equipment and weapon attributes.