Navy Nuclear-Powered Surface Ships Background, Issues, and Options for Congress

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Harbors.

Military education.

Pollution.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Assesses whether the CG(X) cruiser or other future Navy surface ships should be nuclear-powered. Provides background on nuclear and conventional power for ships, U.S. Navy nuclear-powered ships, the CG(X) cruiser program, construction shipyards, and recent Navy studies for Congress. Examines potential issues for Congress, including cost, operational effectiveness, ship construction, ship maintenance and repair, crew training, port calls and forward homeporting, and environmental impact; and reviews options for Congress and related legislative activity

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division. Navy Nuclear-Powered Surface Ships

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-FDT-0169

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