An Integrated Approach to the Selection Process of Independent Research and Development Projects

Abstract

An active independent research and development (IR and D) program is a contributing factor to the U.S. military's reputation for technologically superior weapon systems and combat support equipment. This thesis examines the current selection process of IR and D projects at Naval Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT and E) Centers and develops a recommendation to tailor the selection process to the characteristics of the project under consideration. The U.S. Navy divides its IR and D projects into two categories, independent research (IR) and independent exploratory development (IED). This thesis recommends that a scoring method be used to select IR projects and an economic method be used to select IED projects. The thesis concludes by discussing future issues that will impact the IR and D programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA241749

Entities

People

  • Carol L. Larson

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter IED
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustics
  • Aircrafts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Governments
  • Information Processing
  • Management Personnel
  • Mathematical Models
  • Military Research
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Probability
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

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  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Systems Analysis and Design