System Performance Assessment and Control Concept (SYPAC).
Abstract
The SYPAC report is the result of nine years of research on system performance assessment and control, buttressed by field measurements, operational evaluations, and special studies. The resultant output is a System Performance Assessment and Control (SYPAC) concept suitable for implementation in the Defense Communications System (DCS). Specific examples of the problems faced in a wide flung communication systems such as the DCS are given along with some of the procedures to identify, isolate, and quantize the difficulty. The use of Automated Tech Control (ATEC) hardware is demonstrated to portray the capability offered by this automated sensing assembly. Selected printouts are provided to clarify these examples. The rationale is given for the approach selected and the impact is presented on the operations, organization, analysis, software, hardware, and orderwire activities of the Air Force and DoD. The SYPAC concept is a communication system control approach where the control mechanism derives its instructions from processed data based upon performance assessments. The SYPAC report is written in non-scientific terms so that high level managers as well as working level programmers and staff agencies can quickly grasp the approach and intent. Thus, it can be used as a general policy guide for management and staff actions at all levels. Certain portions may be overly detailed for those people who have in-depth knowledge of the Air Force or the DCA Performance Assessment Programs, but in general, it is written for all people who operate, manage, or maintain the DCS.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA047896
Entities
People
- Robert Feik
Organizations
- Georgia Tech