Electronics-X: A Study of Military Electronics with Particular Reference to Cost and Reliability. Volume 1: Executive Conspectus.

Abstract

The report identifies the current DOD and industrial policies, procedures, and practices in development, production, and operational support that most significantly influence the cost and reliability of military electronics, and it recommends changes to reduce and control cost and to improve reliability The report concentrates on five major, high-impact areas: (1) data collection and feedback, (2) requirements, (3) competition and management options, (4) reliability enhancement, and (5) maintenance training. Numerous other areas are discussed and detailed recommendations are made in each. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0783007

Entities

People

  • Barry S. Gourary
  • C. David Weimer
  • Howard P. Gates Jr.
  • Seymour J. Deitchman
  • Thomas C. Rowan

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Competition
  • Education
  • Electronics
  • Executives
  • Feedback
  • Gamification
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Management Personnel
  • Management Training
  • Production
  • Reliability
  • Systems Management
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Industrial Economics
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics