Electronics-X: A Study of Military Electronics with Particular Reference to Cost and Reliability. Volume 2: Complete Report

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA001065

Entities

People

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

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Airframes
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Employment
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Navigation
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Radio Navigation
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics