Integration of MANPRINT (Manpower and Personnel Integration) and RAM (reliability, Availability and Maintainability): A Marriage of Man and Machine in System Performance Modelling

Abstract

Report addresses the compatability of the Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) and Manpower and Personnel Integration (MANPRINT) programs, and suggests some specific ways of integrating their objectives and techniques within the framework of system performance modelling. The report begins with background discussion on RAM and MANPRINT, and proceeds to an overview of some proposed applications of human factors to existing system effectiveness and availability models. One recent MANPRINT approach to RAM analysis is highlighted, in particular. This approach is a proposal developed by Lowry and Seaver for the U.S. Army Research Institute. Using a hypothetical weapon system as an example, to the report demonstrates how Lowry and Seaver's methodology can be applied to the operational availability model.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 22, 1989
Accession Number
ADA205064

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  • Anne C. Topic

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  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Availability
  • Downtime
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Human-Machine Systems
  • Logistics
  • Maintainability
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Weapon Systems

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