The Role of High Performance Computing in Simulation Based Acquisition: A Case Study Based on Experiences in the RAH-66 Comanche Program

Abstract

This thesis endeavors to determine how effective a role high performance computing played in the Program Definition and Risk Reduction (PDRR) and early Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phases of the RAH-66 Comanche program. In so doing, the various modeling and simulation efforts used in the Comanche program are explored and their utility and efficacy determined. This study provides insights into the places to insert high performance computing into the simulation based acquisition process for best effect. In addition, it uncovers the best uses of modeling and simulation in the Comanche program, which can serve as a guide for other simulation based acquisition programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA395875

Entities

People

  • Denice P. Brown

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Assembly
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • High Performance Computing
  • Manufacturing
  • Military Research
  • Operating Systems
  • Simulations
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Three Dimensional
  • Virtual Prototyping
  • Virtual Reality

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.