The Application of Decision Analytic Techniques to the Test and Evaluation Phase of the Acquisition of a Major Air System.

摘要

This effort explored the feasibility of applying decision analytic techniques to the test and evaluation phase of the acquisition of a major weapons system. As a specific example, the technology was applied to the human engineering tests of the F18 fighter aircraft which is currently in the test and evaluation phase. The current procedure for evaluating the suitability of an air system from a human engineering standpoint is inadequate. The proposed response is a computerized system, implemented on an IBM 5100, which contains the test and evaluation information appropriately prioritized. A hierarchical evaluation procedure was constructed which relates all the test and evaluation information to missions of the F18. The roles of the pilot were decomposed into duties within the framework of mission phases. These duties are further decomposed into tasks. The test pilot then rates the aircraft with respect to the ability to accomplish the specific task, and this is done for all tasks, duties, and roles.