An introduction to a reliability shorthand
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Authors
Repicky, John J., Jr.
Subjects
Reliability
Survival function
Reliability shorthand
System survival
Systems
Redundant systems
Survival function
Reliability shorthand
System survival
Systems
Redundant systems
Advisors
Esary, James D.
Date of Issue
1981-03
Date
March 1981
Publisher
Monterey, California; Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The determination of a system's life distribution usually requires the synthesis of a mixture of system survival modes. In order to alleviate the normal non-trivial calculations, this paper presents the concept of a reliability shorthand. After describing the possible ways a system can survive a mission, the practitioner of this shorthand can use stock formulas to obtain a system's survival function. Then simple insertion of the failure rates of the system's components into the known equations results in the system's reliability. Simple examples show the convenience of this shorthand. The TI-59 is demonstrated to be a useful tool; adequate to implement the methodology.
Type
Thesis
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Department
Department of Operations Research
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
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Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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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.