The National Shipbuilding Research Program. 1989 Ship Production Symposium. Paper No. 1: Computer Integration of SEAWOLF Class Submarine Life Cycle Functions

Abstract

The application of computers in acquisition and logistics support is to major requirement of future weapons systems acquisitions. Although the design of the SEAWOLF preceded most new DOD sponsored requirements, the program incorporated many initiatives that will serve as prototypes for most acquisitions. It The SEAWOLF Program is employing computer technology to integrate the design, production and logistic the ship's life cycle. The transportabiiity of TI electronic data from the design phase ti to construction, and on to logistics dc is key to improving efficiency and a more closely linking designer, shipbuilder and maintainer. SFAWOLF is an important step in the overall effort to improve weapons system acquisition efficiency. Five Lessons learned by SEAWOLF will be valuable in preparing other acquisition programs to take advantage of the integration of computer data bases that can bring greater success in the execution of design, production mi and logistics support phases.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA453648

Entities

People

  • Blaine R. Brucker
  • K. J. Merrill

Organizations

  • Naval Sea Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Data Transmission
  • Databases
  • Digital Data
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Fabrication
  • Life Cycles
  • Logistics Support
  • Manufacturing
  • Marine Systems (Military)
  • Personnel Management
  • Production
  • Seawolf Class
  • Shipbuilding

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics