Reliability and Availability Evaluation Program Manual.
Abstract
This document is concerned primarily with evaluating the reliability and availability of strategic weapon systems and subsystems throughout the life-cycle of the program, including concept development, advanced development, full-scale development, production and deployment. However, not all contractors build subsystems; some supply equipments or other lower level assemblies. The methods presented in this manual are applicable to devices of any assembly level. Thus, the term system, as used herein, should be interpreted as the highest level assembly provided by a contractor. Evaluation as treated herein is normally quantitative, however, in some cases (e.g., the logistic phase of a mission), qualitative evaluation is performed. The major objectives of the evaluation program are: to establish reliability design criteria; to provide periodic assessments of achieved reliability; to identify RMA (reliability, Maintainability, and Availability) problem areas; and to provide evidence of compliance with contractual requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA124294