The effects on weapon systems' producibility of suspending system development after Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD).
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Authors
Varnado, Frank
Subjects
Advisors
Hoivik, Thomas H.
Woods, W.M.
Date of Issue
1993-03
Date
March 1993
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to analyze the significant effects on producibility
of weapon systems caused by suspending system development after prototype
development. The focus of this thesis is to develop and recommend appropriate
actions that DOD could take to reduce the producibility risk associated with
implementation of Advanced Technology Demonstration (AID) strategies. It
includes an analysis of the Defense Science and Technology Strategy Thrust Seven,
"Technology for Affordability." It also provides a critical examination of ATD
interfaces: SIMNET, CAD/CAM, CIM, CAE, CAPP, CADFM, Rapid Prototyping,
and Agile (flexible) Manufacturing. An in-depth analysis of Design For
Manufacturability (DFM) and its potential effects on program cost is also conducted.
Representative producibility assessments performed on the A- 12 composite air frame and the Comanche helicopter airframe provide a basis for comparative analysis. The
thesis concludes that rapid advances in manufacturing and information technologies
offer potentially significant improvements in future RD&A efforts. It recommends
that DOD pursue advanced technology enabling methodologies, enhanced (computer
aided) systems integration, increased standardization and optimized use of critical
manufacturing resources. It also recommends that DOD organize and capitalize a
Defense Science and Technology Affordability Research Center (DSTARC).
Type
Thesis
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Department
Management
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
135 p.
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