Avionics Standardization Potential Analysis.

Abstract

The objective of the Avionics Standardization Potential Analysis program is to develop a general methodology for evaluating the benefits accruing from the use of standard equipment across future USAF avionics systems. The methodology has been developed using navigation avionics, as being representative of avionics in general, in a study of standardization potential across navigation systems (SPANS). The methodology covers the process of establishing future avionics systems requirements through mission analysis, identification of available equipment for the design of mission-responsive avionics suites, evaluation of future quantitative demands for avionics equipment, synthesis of mission-capable avionics systems, collection of relevant cost and reliability data and evaluation of standardization options using a computer-based Standardization Evaluation Program (STEP).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 30, 1978
Accession Number
ADA066138

Entities

People

  • Robert F. Shipp
  • Robert K. Gates

Organizations

  • TASC, Inc

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Inertial Measurement Units
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Military Aircraft
  • Navigation
  • Radio Equipment
  • Radio Navigation
  • Tactical Aircraft
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • Weapon Delivery

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis