DDG-1000 missile integration: a case study
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Authors
Oravec, Joseph J.
Subjects
Systems Engineering
Integration
Integration
Advisors
Green, John M.
Date of Issue
2014-03
Date
Mar-14
Publisher
Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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This thesis is a case study that examines missile development and integration for the DDG-1000 program. In particular, it analyzes various programmatic decisions through the lens of systems engineering standards, articles in scholarly journals, established government acquisition guidelines, and case studies of government and commercial engineering projects. Four risks were identified. First, failure to establish top-level requirements that reflect DDG- 1000 specific needs introduces the potential for the missiles to fail performance or safety evaluations. Second, late requirement changes imposed by the government increase the potential for costly rework and schedule delays if integration issues surface during testing. Third, a use as is decision (meaning that legacy missile requirements were applied to the DDG-1000 missile effort) could result in an inadequate system architecture and/or late identification of system incompatibilities. Finally, organizational and funding issues have hampered the establishment and efficiency of engineering change control and integration management. The thesis recommends: that DOD acquisitions continue to emphasize and enable rigorous application of system engineering early in the acquisitions process; that all programs perform a thorough flow-down of requirements even if utilizing legacy systems; and that all funding for weapon development be placed in the control of the Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems.
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Systems Engineering (SE)
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.