T-46A Availability Model
Abstract
The T-46A Availability model is an analysis tool to aid in the operational suitability evaluation of the T-46A during initial operational test and evaluation. The model was intended to be used to estimate the fully mission capable (FMC) rate, the maintenance man-hours per flying hour (MMH/FH), and the mean downtime per sortie (MDT/S). The simulation model is a means to use the information gathered during IOT&E combined with information on the ATC environment to evaluate how the system will perform in its intended environment. The parameters which can be measured or evaluated during test are task times, failure rates, reliability growth, number and specialty code people doing the maintenance work. The items which are 'simulated' are number of aircraft, number of sorties, weather cancellations, and maintenance personnel available each shift. The model was validated using T-37 inputs and comparing the model output to actual field performance of the T-37. The model is programmed using Simulation Language for Alternative Modeling (SLAM). Keywords: Operational suitability, Test aircraft.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA191000
Entities
People
- Sarah J. Fritz
Organizations
- Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center