The Application of Decision Analytic Techniques to the Test and Evaluation Phase of the Acquisition of a Major Air System.

Abstract

This effort explored the feasibility of applying decision analytic techniques to the test and evaluation phase of the acquisition of a major weapons system. As a specific example, the technology was applied to the human engineering tests of the F18 fighter aircraft which is currently in the test and evaluation phase. The current procedure for evaluating the suitability of an air system from a human engineering standpoint is inadequate. The proposed response is a computerized system, implemented on an IBM 5100, which contains the test and evaluation information appropriately prioritized. A hierarchical evaluation procedure was constructed which relates all the test and evaluation information to missions of the F18. The roles of the pilot were decomposed into duties within the framework of mission phases. These duties are further decomposed into tasks. The test pilot then rates the aircraft with respect to the ability to accomplish the specific task, and this is done for all tasks, duties, and roles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA040691

Entities

People

  • Dennis. M. Buede
  • Michael F. O'connor

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Applied Psychology
  • Biological Sciences
  • Catapults
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Engineering
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Military Research
  • Models
  • Numbers
  • Security
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • Transitions

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Software Engineering
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.