Author: J. R. GebmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Weapons systems
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This report is an executive summary of R-3604/2.
A New View of Weapon System Reliability and Maintainability
Author: J. R. GebmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Weapons systems
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This report is an executive summary of R-3604/2.
A New View of Weapon System Reliability and Maintainability
Author: J. R. GebmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Weapons systems
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
This report presents a new approach for evaluating weapon system reliability and maintainability (R & M). The approach is based on the frequency with which faults in equipment degrade its ability to dependably deliver the full measure of its designed capabilities, and on the efficiency with which maintenance technicians remove faults, thereby restoring those capabilities. The authors identify promising opportunities for strengthening policies and procedures that could address these weaknesses and improve the overall management of R & M. To strengthen the support process, they make the following recommendations: (1) debrief pilots for all indications of faults, (2) track performance of avionics by equipment serial number, (3) share information about fault symptoms across maintenance levels (flight line to shop to depot), and (4) establish a special program to repair problem units or components. In addition to changes in the support process, the authors suggest some adjustments to the product improvement process and the acquisition process.
An Analysis of Reliability and Maintainability in Weapon System Design
Author: Thomas A. Stover (CAPT, USAF.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Reliability and Maintainability Requirements Need More Emphasis in Weapon System Development
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
Reliability and maintainability (R & M) has become a key issue in a number of new and important weapon systems. GAO reviewed efforts by the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Military Services to improve the R & M of their weapon systems. R & M has not received appropriate emphasis in the decisions to design, produce, and field weapons system. GAO believes that the weapon system development process could be enhanced by: (1) establishing adequate management information systems to develop realistic R & M requirements; (2) establishing valid R & M requirements for each system entering the research and development cycle; (3) testing operational reliability rather than hardware reliability; (4) conducting earlier independent R & M demonstrations; and (5) emphasizing accurate and realistic R & M reporting at all levels of the decisionmaking process.
An Analysis of Reliability and Maintainability in Weapon System Design
Author: Thomas A. StoverPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
To meet the requirements of effective weapon system support, the logistician must be able to communicate his needs to the design engineer. In this study the communication of reliability and maintainability (R + M) to the engineer tasked with system design is analyzed. The present Air Force R + M policy is reviewed and a study of R + M parameters conducted. R + M are examined in terms of definition, structure, and testing to determine their viability as design parameters. The conclusions indicate that these factors require more realistic treatment if they are to influence the design of new weapon systems. (Author).
Test and Evaluation of System Reliability, Availability, Maintainability
Author: John C. ConlonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military statistics
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Weapons System Sustainment Planning Early in the Development Life Cycle
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309675855
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
According to the Government Accountability Office, sustainment of weapon systems accounts for approximately 70 percent of the total life-cycle costs. When sustainment is not considered early in the development process or as an integral part of the systems engineering design, it can negatively affect the ability of the Air Force to maintain and improve the weapon system once it enters service. At the request of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, Weapons Systems Sustainment Planning Early in the Development Life Cycle identifies at what point or phase of the development of a weapons system sustainment planning should be integrated into the program; examines and provides recommendations regarding how sustainment planning should be evaluated throughout the development process; investigates and describes the current challenges with sustainment planning and determines what changes have occurred throughout the acquisition process that may have eroded sustainment planning; and identifies opportunities for acquisitions offices to gain greater access to sustainment expertise.
NASA SP-7500
Author: United States. National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
Army Logistician
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Logistics
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
The official magazine of United States Army logistics.
Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 976
Book Description
Lists citations with abstracts for aerospace related reports obtained from world wide sources and announces documents that have recently been entered into the NASA Scientific and Technical Information Database.