Mine Neutralization Case Study: Applying Experimental Design to Operational Testing

Abstract

Operational testing (OT): Purpose to provide objective assessments of how systems perform under realistic combat conditions. Accomplished by evaluating systems in operational scenarios when employed by units against realistic threats. Realism of OT events presents unique challenges to the process of applying sound statistical design and analysis techniques. Mine neutralization system case study highlights the challenges of testing in restricted conditions and outlines proposed solutions using statistical methods.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 04, 2014
Accession Number
AD1123719

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People

  • Kelly Mcginnity

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Case Studies
  • Data Science
  • Deep Water
  • Errors
  • Experimental Design
  • Helicopters
  • Information Science
  • Littoral Combat Ships
  • Moored Mines
  • Neutralization
  • Probability
  • Probability Density Functions
  • Simulations
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Survival
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Water
  • Weapons

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