1. CONTRIBUTED PAPERS PRESENTED BY TITLE.
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COMPUTER simulation ,OPERATIONS research ,MILITARY supplies ,WEAPONS systems ,CONTROL theory (Engineering) ,SYSTEMS theory ,MATHEMATICAL optimization ,COST effectiveness ,SIMULATION methods & models ,SYSTEM analysis - Abstract
The article presents abstracts of contributed papers submitted for presentation at the Chicago Meeting. The paper "Computer Simulation in a Missile Operational Cycle," by Robert T. Morrison explains a model of a hypothetical weapon system is analyzed by simulation techniques using a digital computer. All the important parameters affecting the model are identified and values selected. Random numbers selected by the computer are used to determine the occurrence of missile and GSE malfunctions according to the failure rates established and also to determine the repair times for the missiles and GSE if malfunctions occur. Another paper "A Measure of Effectiveness for Weapon-System Evaluation," by Robert T. Morrison explains a concept for a measure of effectiveness is developed for evaluating and judging weapon-system design and operation The proposed measure of effectiveness considers the most important factors in any complex system-maximum performance and reliability with minimum cost and time This paper shows how the measure of effectiveness is valuable for system analysis in judging between alternative proposed systems in preliminary design and measuring and evaluating the selected system progress from prototype design through final system operation and maintenance.
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- 1961