PERT FOR SMALL PROJECTS

Abstract

The various graphical and mathematical techniques available for controlling research and development projects are considered in relation to the needs of the manager of a small project. The PERT/TIME model is recommended. The implementation of PERT/TIME in the R and D field is discussed, and a brief account is given of experience gained from its use in managing the engineering development and manufacture of the data handling sub-systems of the U.K.3 satellite. Appendices are included which describe the basic PERT/TIME system and postulate operating instructions for its use. Mention is made of derivatives of the original techniques which may be of use in the future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0478917

Entities

People

  • D. D. Hardy

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Accuracy
  • Contract Proposals
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Engineering
  • Gantt Charts
  • Management Personnel
  • Manufacturing
  • Mathematical Models
  • Operations Research
  • Probability
  • Probability Distributions
  • Production
  • Recording Systems
  • Standards
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  • Training
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space