Use of Multiple Attribute Tradeoff Analysis in Ship Design

Abstract

A methodology for evaluating a large number of design concepts with multiple and conflicting attributes is presented. The methodology is called Multiple Attribute Tradeoff Analysis. It was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for large utility companies as a means of system design in the face of uncertainty. The methodology is adapted for use in the ship design process. A case study, exploring machinery plant combinations, is presented to validate the analysis. The methodology can be a useful tool for designers, research and development managers, and decision makers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA173260

Entities

People

  • Christopher J. Setzer

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Case Studies
  • Command And Control
  • Computers
  • Costs
  • Electric Power
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Engines
  • Generators
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Marine Engineering
  • Massachusetts
  • Naval Architecture
  • Navy
  • Ship Design

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design