On-Site Adaptive Design of a Decision Support System for Fighter Squadron Scheduling
Abstract
The objective of this thesis was to develop a decision support system (DSS) for the scheduler in a USAF tactical fighter squadron. A DSS supports the cognitive or mental processes of judgement and choice. The decision process supported in this project is the planning and programming of annual flying hours into monthly, weekly, and daily schedules. A kernel (or base) system was established, then extended and expanded with multiple iterations of the adaptive design approach. The adaptive design approach allowed the user to set system requirements in a gradual and interactive manner. This thesis as its subject the 89th Tactical Fighter Squadron located on Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The close proximity of the 89th TFS and the Air Force Institute of Technology removed a common barrier to effective adaptive design: separation of the user and the builder. Through direct and frequent interaction, the 89th scheduler and the builder were able to develop and evolve a system that met the requirements of the user.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA209177
Entities
People
- James H. Jeter
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology