AMSEC Users Guide.
Abstract
AMSEC (Analytical Methodology for System Evaluation and Control). AMSEC is comprised of three basic components: A RMAC model which develops estimates of system or subsystem reliability, availability, and cost from real or postulated data describing the system design, the support parameters, and the plan for use; A field data transducer routine which accepts data routinely generated by the Army and converts it to RMAC model input parameters; and An executive routine which directs the RMAC model in a systematic search for optimal management actions. AMSEC can provide a rapid assessment of vehicle and subsystem reliability, availability, and life-cycle support cost under the present framework of design, support and use parameters: it can search out improved maintenance plans, or search through alternative product-improvement programs to select a preferred course of action; it can determine the preferred times for rebuilding major components of the vehicle, or for buying new, provide estimates of optimal sparing levels for components, recommend cost-effective modifications in tactics for use; and it can determine the most cost-effective route by which to adapt to changing needs imposed by a shift from peace-time to war-time operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA047225
Entities
People
- Frank Brown
- Fred Zussman
- William Cook