Design Option Decision Trees: A Method for Relating Human Resources Data to Design Alternatives

Abstract

The feasibility of predetermining the design options available to the engineer during system design and placing the results in a decision tree format was investigated. Design Option Decision Trees for propulsion and flight control subsystems were developed. The decision trees were evaluated by eight engineers experienced in designing these specialized areas of aerospace systems. It is concluded that the decision format is a feasible and valid method for describing system design options. It is hypothesized that Design Option Decision Trees may provide a means for relating human resources data to specific design characteristics. However, a number of additional investigations are needed to develop and validate a workable technique for using DODT's as a method for including human resources data in design decisions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0741768

Entities

People

  • Kenneth D. Korkan
  • William B. Askren

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Breathing
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Engines
  • Government Procurement
  • Human Resources
  • Jet Engines
  • Personnel Management
  • Personnel Selection
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Space