Improving Conceptual Model Development: Avoiding Underperformance Due to Project Uncertainties

Abstract

Uncertainty in a project's outcome can result from gaps in data, insufficient knowledge about an ecosystem, or simple natural variability. Characterizing the effects of these uncertainties is a necessary step in effective conceptual model development. A clear procedure for integrating and visualizing this information can allow the Project Development Team (PDT) to efficiently compare and prioritize alternative formulations, thus improving probability of project success.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA524889

Entities

People

  • Andrew F. Casper
  • Brian Zettle
  • Greg Steyer
  • Rebecca A. Efroymson
  • Steven M. Davis

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Community Of Practice
  • Delphi Method
  • Ecosystems
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Fish
  • Habitats
  • Literature Surveys
  • Organizational Structure
  • Plants
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Standards
  • Uncertainty
  • Urban Areas

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.