An Optimization Model for Investigating Alternative Research and Development Programs of the U. S. Army

Abstract

A model for investigating alternative research and development programs is formulated. Cost-constrained optimization methods are used in an expected value formulation for systems which have reached the concept development stage. For the remaining projects, those in basic research and exploratory development, decision rules for altering funding levels are suggested. The principal variables considered in the model are the relative value of a system, a subjective value judgement, the expected life of the system, decision maker time preference, and the cost of the system. A management information system for implementing the model is proposed which allows the user to focus on the trade-off implications of any of the alternatives available for modifying the budget of the R and D program.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0734970

Entities

People

  • Thomas P. Carney

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Information Systems
  • Management Information Systems
  • Manpower Utilization
  • National Security
  • Operational Readiness
  • Operations Research
  • Optimization
  • Organizational Structure
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Theoretical Analysis.