Strategy for Equipping Ships for Onboard Electronics Test and Repair
Abstract
In January 1997, CNA published a report (CRM 96-133) that identified the most cost-effective and operationally suitable strategy for testing and repairing electronic components on AEGIS destroyers. The study concluded that alternatives that included the use of the USM-646 tester on board the DDGs (and, by implication, on other ships as well) were the most cost-effective. The USM 646 tester, which is based on a personal computer, uses diagnostic software (called gold disks) on a CD-ROM to test electronic components for faults. Once the faults are identified, they can be repaired if the correct equipment and parts are available. By doing tests and repairs on board, a ship can avoid considerable depot-level repair costs and other costs as well.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA362417
Entities
People
- Leonard J. Kusek
Organizations
- Center for Naval Analyses