Preliminary Activities in the Development of MX Maintenance Control through Use of a Design Morphology.
Abstract
This study is part of a continuing effort to improve aerospace system design and to consider human resources and logistics properly in the design procedures. The study is being accomplished through the use of a structured, design decision process. The problem approached is the Fault Detection and Dispatch (FDD) activities of Maintenance Control in the Operational Control Center of a prototype MX system. By approaching a highly unstructured problem the design morphology used was able to show clearly the required elements of the problem in their true perspective. Hence the role of the operators and other personnel become clear. In this research the problem was defined and basic FDD requirements identified. A computerized maintenance model was developed and tested, and the elements of the protective structure location were defined for impact upon the emerging FDD system. Three basic scenarios for MX maintenance were identified and 180 candidate systems developed for FDD. A multi-attribute criterion function was approached for the evaluation of the candidate systems. This criterion function will be developed in subsequent research and the optimal candidate chosen analytically. A list of desireable trade studies was developed and subsequent activity will clarify Maintenance Control tasks and information flow. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA078805
Entities
People
- Benjamin Ostrofsky
Organizations
- University of Houston