Logistic Support Analysis and the Strategic Defense System
Abstract
This paper presents one approach to applying Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) to the highly complex and logistically unique Strategic Defense Systems (SDS). The paper briefly addresses each of the LSA primary task areas and the additional analyses required by the statement of work (SOW) tailoring of the LSA. Each specific LSA task is addressed and key sub-task points are noted. Relatively detailed discussions of the analysis process of identifying supportability functions, alternatives and trades constitute the majority of the paper. In the course of the analysis emphasis was placed upon early identification of logistics factors that could influence SDS design to enhance supportability, reduce life-cycle costs (LCC), optimize system readiness, and eliminate or mitigate logistic problems areas. It should be noted three primary factors make this LSA effort unique: first, SDS is accurately described as a "System for Systems" which necessitates a top-down approach in the analysis; second, maintenance and servicing of space-based assets, particularly on this scale, have no precedent and require new approaches to achieve cost effectiveness; and third, these types of satellites, with the necessary modularity for servicing, have not been previously constructed. Finally, the adoption, development, and/or use of computer models to identify high cost driver, conduct sensitivity analyses and tradeoffs is discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA338603
Entities
People
- Dave Grover
- Eric Coady
- Gary Parten