INFORMATION SYSTEM DESIGN IN A COMPLEX ORGANIZATION: RAND'S LP-II MANNED SIMULATION

Abstract

The development of an information system created for a large-scale manned simulation of ICBM tactical support is described. The simulation, known as aboratory Problem II (LP-II), was conducted in 1958-59. The purpose of LP-II was to develop improved base logistics for a mature wing of intercontinental ballistic missiles. To do so, it was necessary to develop a novel base maintenance and operations information system. The steps leading to the particular system adopted in this experiment are described. The study should be of interest to Air Force personnel responsible for the planning and design of large-scale information systems in such areas as base maintenance management and command and control. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0275518

Entities

People

  • Robert W. Johnson

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Command And Control
  • Information Systems
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Simulations
  • Supply Chain Management

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control