Mass Core Memory Unit Decision Risk Analysis,

Abstract

The objective of this study is to evaluate the cost, scheduling and technical risks involved in replacing the present TACFIRE Memory Banks and the Random Access Memory with an all solid state Mass Core Memory to be developed by a contractor. The contractor prepared an unsolicited proposal for the Project Manager to develop a Mass Core Memory Unit (MCMU) to replace the present memory system in TACFIRE. The proposal cited the following advantages or improvements to TACFIRE: Reduced power requirements from 750 watts to 502 watts at Battalion. Significant space reduction in the shelters; Weight reduction from 550 lbs. to 250 lbs. at Battalion; Better center of gravity in the shelters; Increased reliability; Increased memory storage capacity; and Decreased response times for fire missions under load by 5-13 percent. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADP000620

Entities

People

  • David A. Tyburski

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Operations
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Contractors
  • Gravity
  • Operations Research
  • Reliability
  • Risk
  • Risk Analysis
  • Scheduling (Production)
  • Vulnerability
  • Weight
  • Weight Reduction

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.

Technology Areas

  • Space