The Simulation-Based Acquisition Research Laboratory

Abstract

This thesis examines the theoretical and practical aspects of simulation based acquisition (SBA). SBA may provide the Defense acquisition community with a means to improve the acquisition process by reducing both cost and acquisition cycle time, as well as leading to better system performance. In the past, the acquisition community applied computer models and simulations in a less than optimal manner. Recent use of computer models and simulations produced encouraging resource savings. However, the acquisition community has not yet fully realized the potential benefits of applying M&S to the acquisition process. This thesis also discusses lessons learned from application of SBA to commercial ventures that may help the Department of Defense develop an integrated set of computer models and simulations to improve weapon system acquisition across functional disciplines. Finally, this thesis discusses the need for an acquisition research laboratory and proposes a SBA laboratory environment as a means of further developing and implementing SBA.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA359033

Entities

People

  • Andrew J. Dimarco

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Business Administration
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Human-Machine Interfaces
  • Information Systems
  • Lessons Learned
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Simulators
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Virtual Prototyping
  • Virtual Reality

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Software Engineering.