Engineering Test Principals for Operational Suitability [ADP-vol128]

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A unique book that must be in the collection of every university and corporate engineering library, and on the desk of any engineer involved with Department of Defense contracts. Every delivered system is subject to operational and suitability testing. Each must be tested in the field for performance and reliability in accordance with specific government guidelines for these tests. The engineer must apply these performance evaluation criteria throughout design and development.

The theory involved in these design requirements, the design of the testing procedures and related matters are covered in this book. Specific topics include integrated diagnostics, suitability modeling and simulation, maintainability, safety and logistics supportability.

Description

A unique book that must be in the collection of every university and corporate engineering library, and on the desk of any engineer involved with Department of Defense contracts. Every delivered system is subject to operational and suitability testing. Each must be tested in the field for performance and reliability in accordance with specific government guidelines for these tests. The engineer must apply these performance evaluation criteria throughout design and development.

The theory involved in these design requirements, the design of the testing procedures and related matters are covered in this book. Specific topics include integrated diagnostics, suitability modeling and simulation, maintainability, safety and logistics supportability.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Operational Suitability
  • Other Operational Suitability Issues
  • Test and Evaluation Master Plan
  • OT&E Plan
  • OT&E Observation
  • OT&E Report
  • Service OTAs Common Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) Terminology

ISBN 0-937194-23-9, 1992, Hardcover, 175 pages