A SYSTEMS EFFECTIVENESS MODEL FOR AN ALTERNATIVE STRUCTURED COMPLEX SYSTEM.
Abstract
A complex system envisioned can accomplish a given mission with the aid of any one of several alternative structures. Each of these alternative structures (subsystems), although capable of mission accomplishment, exhibit different levels of performance due to its component inventory. The structures are ordered in preference accordingly. Operation on less-preferred structures is a function of component/structure failure histories in prior structures. Failures are classified by three levels of severity. A system effectiveness model is developed to provide a measure of effectiveness for the overall complex system which encompasses all possible alternative structures. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0689123
Entities
People
- Clarence Howard Keim
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School