and positive incentives is shown to provide the motivation for the contractor to realize or improve upon the predicted costs. The discussion is limited to the case of a UHF radio as a relatively simple subsystem equipment used in many different applications within systems. To win an LCC competition, the designer must attempt to assess the sensitivities of the overall LCC model and particularly examine any peculiarities of the sample use plan that will be implemented to measure the apparent LCC. In so doing, the designer is governed by three primary variables: the equipment specification, the maintenance-use concept, and the LCC verification sampling plan. Life versus MTBF (mean time between failures) versus cost-to-repair is discussed, along with designing the remote version of UHF radio and its maintenance philosophy. Future trends in LCC challenges to save ownership cost as opposed to discarding failed products are examined. S.D. A76-18070 Techniques for a multifaceted discipline. D. Earles (Raytheon Co., Huntsville, Ala.). Defense Management Journal, vol. 12, Jan. 1976, p. 38-47. Life cycle costing is a multifaceted technique consisting of a costing discipline, a procurement technique, an acquisition consideration, and a tradeoff tool. It is primarily concerned with operating and support (O&S) cost estimating methods, minimizing total life costs for component procurements, source selection and balancing of acquisition and ownership costs, repair levels, and the impact of specific design features on O&S costs. Cost estimation by analogy is discussed relative to cost-to-cost estimating relationships and noncost-to-cost estimating relationships. Life cycle cost (LCC) structuring is examined, with particular reference to LCC models as related to total cost models, logistic support models, design trade models, and level of repair models. It is shown that by the use of definitions and models provided by the customer, it is entirely possible to conduct a design competition which includes the lowest life cycle cost as a source selection factor, where the customer must design system requirements to meet affordable total life cycle costs. S.D. accounting-type life cycle cost (LCC) model is developed to obtain the cost estimates for three options of inertial navigational system: use of an existing inertial navigational system already in the inventory, use of an already developed off-the-shelf system not in the inventory, and development of a new system. The model data are discussed along with performance versus LCC. It is shown that by applying LCC analysis across multiple system applications, an avionics policy might be derived that precludes unnecessary proliferation without excluding the introduction of new systems which represent true advances in such areas as production cost and reliability over existing systems in the inventory. S.D. A76-18074 Design to cost models Helping program managers manage programs. R. H. Anderson and T. E. Dixon (USAF, Systems Command, Kirtland AFB, N. Mex.). Defense Management Journal, vol. 12, Jan. 1976, p. 65-71. 12 refs. Design to cost (DTC) is a management concept in which rigorous cost goals are established during development, and the control of systems costs (acquisition, operating and support) to these goals is achieved by practical tradeoffs between operational capability, performance, cost, and schedule. Two models are discussed: (1) the Mission Completion Success Probability (MCSP) model, which determines the probability that the total system completes its mission without being degraded below acceptable limits because of a critical failure of one or more of its subsystems; and (2) the Designing to System Performance/Cost (DSPC) model, which provides for the optimal allocation of resources and can sometimes be employed during the preliminary design phase to select the initial or baseline system configuration when more than one candidate subsystem is available to perform a given system functional requirement. System capability is evaluated on the basis of the Designing to System Performance/Cost/Effectiveness (DSPCE). A synopsis of DTC management methodology using MCSP, DSPC, and DSPCE is provided. S.D. A76-18072 The life cycle cost (LCC) concept of weapon systems is established as a decision criterion throughout the weapon systems acquisition cycle. Three types of models that treat the operating and support (O&S) cost component of LCC are discussed: (1) cost factors models supported by Air Force-derived cost factors used to compute estimates of weapon systems O&S costs; (2) accounting models, i.e., models that compute the O&S portion of LCC as a function of equipment and program logistics parameters and add these costs; and (3) models that optimize over some subset of the range of support alternatives to minimize O&S costs. Accounting models are discussed relative to source selection decisions and design tradeoff decisions. Also discussed are optimum repair level analysis, maintenance manpower policy, and spares inventories. Efforts to incorporate consideration of O&S costs during conceptual and preliminary design studies need to be intensified. S.D. A76-18291 # Stress in the case of air traffic control personnel /taking into consideration future systems/ (Beanspruchung des Flugverkehr-Kontrollpersonals /unter Berücksichtigung künftiger Systeme/). W. Rohmert (Darmstadt, Technische Hochschule, Darmstadt, West Germany). Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt, Jahrestagung, 8th, Bonn, West Germany, Sept. 16-18, 1975, Paper 75-026. 10 p. 7 refs. In German. The activities of persons engaged in air traffic control operations are examined and the stresses produced by these activities are analyzed. The investigation makes use of an approach of activity analysis developed by Rohmert et al. (1975). Results of a quantitative study of problem difficulty are discussed along with possible changes of stress conditions which occur as a result of the introduction of new systems. Attention is given to the results of stress measurements based on the observation of electrophysiological parameters. The described approach makes it possible to predict the stress corresponding to certain operational conditions. G.R. A76-18073 . Avionics proliferation A life cycle cost perspective. R. M. Genet (USAF, Plans and Analysis Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio) and T. D. Meitzler (USAF, Aerospace Guidance and Metrology Center, Newark Air Force Station, Ohio). Defense Management Journal, vol. 12, Jan. 1976, p. 60-64. Avionics proliferation is referred to as the development, production, and fielding of a large number of different avionics systems performing the same basic function. Proliferation can therefore result in greater expenditures in research, development, production, and logistic support. A detailed computerized A76-18650 * The management system and management technology described have been developed to meet stringent cost and schedule constraints of the Space Shuttle Program. Management of resources available to this program requires control and motivation of a large number of efficient creative personnel trained in various technical specialties. This must be done while keeping track of numerous parallel, yet interdependent activities involving different functions, organizations, and products all moving together in accordance with intricate plans for budgets, schedules, performance, and interaction. Some techniques developed to identify problems at an early stage and seek immediate solutions are examined. V.P. defined, variables with time and traffic load are isolated, and consideration is given to the share of total traffic, revenue from passengers, seat capacity, operating costs (investment, sales, personnel, fuel, overhead), and pricing/marketing policies (parameters to be optimized). Shortcomings and limitations of the model are enumerated and discussed. R.D.V. A76-19198 Compensating quality control. L. F. Simmons (Georgia, University, Athens, Ga.). Journal of Quality Technology, vol. 8, Jan. 1976, p. 13-23. 5 refs. The unique characteristics of compensating quality control through the combination of computer and multivariate analysis are illustrated on the basis of a hypothetical example of extrusion process in which the principal quality indicator is outside diameter of the tube under production. Three independent variables whose change have almost an immediate effect on the outside diameter during the extrusion process are considered: pulley speed, air flow, and screw speed. A quality control algorithm based on Box's (1957) principles is described, where a factorial experiment is performed by making small changes in the three independent variables which suffice to generate information on the effects of the variables without producing large quantities of unacceptable material. A computer is used to make the changes in the independent variables, retrieve the results, and analyze the data. The algorithm is discussed relative to formulation of the quality control procedure with its heuristics, simulated examples of the application of the quality control procedure, and examination of the influencing parameters of the procedure. S.D. A76-19330* Space Shuttle management issues. H. M. Roseman (NASA, Washington, D.C.). American Institute of Industrial Engineers, Spring Annual Conference, 26th, Washington, D.C., May 20-23, 1975, Paper. 6 p. NASA-supported research. This paper describes the many management methods being implemented on the Space Shuttle Program. Management attention to cost reduction and the techniques being used to meet the Shuttle cost commitment are described. A detailed explanation is given for the NASA Performance Measurement System but all other major management tools being used are also discussed. (Author) A76-19392 # Engineering and maintenance provisions for the introduction of the first six TriStar-1011s into the British Airlines fleet are described. Provisioning was done manually. The total investment in spare engines and related equipment amounted to 6.7 per cent of the total aircraft cost. Preparations were made for 'in-house' warranty work, including negotiation of specific warranty agreements with manufacturers and development of a warranty procedures manual. A 75,000-lb-thrust engine installation was constructed, and service hangar space was expanded. A TriStar simulator was specified and utilized in training crews. Factors affecting the final selection of the check system are summarized. A76-19396 C.K.D. Competition in regular air transportation (La concurrence dans le transport aérien régulier). C. Abraham. France Transports - Aviation Civile, Fall 1975, p. 69-75. In French. A competitive market model is set up to probe the relative advantages in cost cutting and improved management claimed for competition as against minimized waste of resources and seat-mile capacity claimed for regulation. The central hypothesis of the model is a pronounced relationship between the portion of air traffic handled by an airline and the fraction of the total capacity offered by that airline. The nature of the market and its constraints are A76-19599 # During the 1960s NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) used the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) as its principal schedule planning and control tool in flight projects. After a temporary replacement of PERT by other techniques, PERT has been reinstituted on all but one of GSFC's flight projects. PERT has been combined with a computer graphics program which makes it possible to produce PERT drawings in only a few hours' time. G.R. A76-20138 Aspects of economics and production management in mechanical engineering (Voprosy ekonomiki i organizatsii proizvodstva v mashinostroenii). Edited by A. A. Afanas'ev. Kazan, Kazanskii Aviatsionnyi Institut (KAI, Trudy, Seriia Aviatsionnaia Tekhnologiia i Organizatsiia Proizvodstva, No. 162), 1973. 40 p. In Russian. Papers are presented on the service life of aircraft engines, on cost effectiveness criteria for aircraft structures on improving productivity in machine construction workshops, and on optimal production of aircraft engines. Also examined are the production of gas turbine engines, the analysis of automatic systems, and the optimization of the maintenance cycle of automatic machines. A76-21160 # Model variants for the application of factor analysis to the investigation of the development of essential material and financial characteristic criteria in air transportation (Modellvariante für die Anwendung der Faktorenanalyse zur Untersuchung der Entwicklung wesentlicher materieller und finanzieller Kennziffern der Personenbeförderung im Luftverkehr). P. Wolk (Gesellschaft für internationalen Flugverkehr mbH, Berlin, East Germany). Technisch-okonomische Information der zivilen Luftfahrt, vol. 11, no. 6, 1975, p. 332-339, 368. In German. Several mathematical models evaluating the effects of various operational and economic factors in air transportation are described. The key to the modeling is the development of various characteristic criteria which are dependent upon these factors. The models include the plan-plan comparison of plan numbers of an initial base with plan B.J. numbers of a corresponding new base. lastung der Grundfonds bei der Aeroflot). E. Muchordych (Gosudarstvennyi Nauchno-Issledovatel'skii Institut Grazhdanskoi Aviatsi, Moscow, USSR). (Grazhdanskaia Aviatsiïa, no. 6, 1975, p. 18, 19.) Technisch-ökonomische Information der zivilen Luftfahrt, vol. 11, no. 6, 1975, p. 340-344. In German. (Translation). The paper is devoted to production engineering and project management techniques used by Aeroflot to maintain and repair its fleet. Emphasis is on the production capacity of the maintenance methods, with an analysis of the following characteristic parameters: manhours, production cycles, parallel production, failures, deadlines and efficiency. The concept of project intensity is introduced and used to compare the flight performance of two aircraft. B.J. A76-21851 # Federal technology transfer Results of a survey of formal programs. J. D. Roessner (NSF, Office of National R & D Assessment, Washington, D.C.). American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Winter Annual Meeting, Houston, Tex., Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 1975, Paper 75-WA/Aero-4. 18 p. 8 refs. Members, $1.50; nonmembers, $3.00. In early spring of 1975, 25 Federal agencies having formal technology transfer programs or activities were surveyed via structured questionnaire. Data on program structure, procedures, staffing, budgets, and relationships with user groups were collected and analyzed. This paper reports the findings of the study. Measures of program effectiveness are developed and related to factors that research and experience suggest are likely to influence program success. In addition, patterns suggesting differences and similarities across programs are identified and analyzed. Strategies likely to improve the effectiveness of transfer/utilization programs are identified and needs for further research discussed. (Author) A76-21852* # Risk Management Technique for design and operation of facilities and equipment. O. H. Fedor (NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Fla.), W. N. Parsons (Boeing Co., Seattle, Wash.), and J. Coutinho (U.S. Army, Material System Analysis Activity, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.). American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Winter Annual Meeting, Houston, Tex., Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 1975, Paper 75-WA/Aero-5. 6 p. 8 refs. Members, $1.50; nonmembers, $3.00. The Risk Management System collects information from engineering, operating, and management personnel to identify potentially hazardous conditions. This information is used in risk analysis, problem resolution, and contingency planning. The resulting hazard accountability system enables management to monitor all identified hazards. Data from this system are examined in project reviews so that management can decide to eliminate or accept these risks. This technique is particularly effective in improving the management of risks in large, complex, high-energy facilities. These improvements are needed for increased cooperation among industry, regulatory agencies, and the public. (Author) A76-22609 # Technical and managerial experiences of the COS B Program will be discussed. A brief technical description of the satellite is presented. The effectiveness in comparison with already executed European Satellite is discussed. A statement about the reality of the European space cooperation is given with the background of the (Author) experience gained in the COS-B program. A76-23260 # Network analysis in airline projects. A. J. Ferguson (British Airways, London, England). Tech Air, vol. 32, Mar. 1976, p. 2-11. The application of network analysis to the planning and control phases of the Concorde program is discussed. The network consists of commercial activities: passenger and mail procedures, cargo loading and containerization, traffic handling and line station facilities, manpower organization and training, and marketing; engineering and maintenance: spares and equipment requirements, maintenance and overhaul plans and documentation, airport ramp facilities, hangar and docking facilities, component/engine overhaul and test facilities and line station spares; flight operations: flight simulation and technical training, flight planning and documentation, route airfield requirements, and cabin services; and support services. A typical subnet diagram is included illustrating the many intertwined cabin service activities. Typical sections from reports which give a complete catalogue of all activities currently in the control network are provided, including report sections dealing with engineering management and support services. A76-23786 B.J. Information flows, management styles, and technological innovation. J. D. Goldhar (National Science Foundation, Office of Science Information Service, Washington, D.C.), L. K. Bragaw (U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn.), and J. J. Schwartz (Pennsylvania, University, Philadelphia, Pa.). IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, vol. EM-23, Feb. 1976, p. 51-62. 35 refs. The paper provides a data base for improving R & D management through better understanding of the information flow and management style variables in the innovation process. The research reported concentrates on the initial 'idea-generation' stage of innovation. It has four main parts: (1) a background discussion of technological innovation emphasizing idea stimuli and behavioral characteristics of innovators; (2) a description of the types, sources and channels of stimulus information; (3) a discussion of the role and importance of R & D management discussion making styles; and (4) a new model for the 'idea-generation' stage which incorporates information flows and a variety of possible managerial and policy actions. Conclusions include recommendations to R & D managers about characteristics of research environments conducive to technological innovation. (Author) A76-23787 * The timing and sources of information for the adoption and implementation of production innovations. J. E. Ettlie (Illinois, University, Chicago, III.). IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, vol. EM-23, Feb. 1976, p. 62-68. 12 refs. Research supported by Northwestern University, U.S. Army, and NASA. Two dimensions (personal-impersonal and internal-external) are used to characterize information sources as they become important during the interorganizational transfer of production innovations. The results of three studies are reviewed for the purpose of deriving a model of the timing and importance of different information sources and the utilization of new technology. Based on the findings of two retrospective studies, it was concluded that the pattern of information seeking behavior in user organizations during the awareness stage of adoption is not a reliable predictor of the eventual utilization rate. Using the additional findings of a real-time study, an empirical model of the relative importance of information sources for successful user organizations is presented. These results are extended and integrated into a theoretical model consisting of a time-profile of successful implementations and the relative im portance of four types of information sources during seven stages of the adoption-implementation process. (Author) A76-26049 # The book evaluates and characterizes in detail the role of air transport in the general transportation picture as well as the whole national economy. Most of the details apply to the Soviet economy and air transport system, though it is attempted to extend the discussion to general economies. Topics covered include the organization of the control of civil aviation; civil aviation planning principles; management of main civil aviation funds; indices and means of increasing the efficiency of the use of main funds; structure, normalization, and turnover of working capital; productivity and a system for remuneration of labor in civil aviation; material incentive systems; labor and salary planning; methods for determining prime costs in civil aviation; construction of tariff systems; comparison of expenditures and intakes and securing profitability; economic effectiveness of capital investments; and methods for determining the economic effectiveness of aircraft and engine utilization and of the introduction of new types of aircraft. P.T.H. A76-26192 # Organization and execution of the Symphonie project (Organisation und Durchführung des Projektes Symphonie). G. Mösl. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt, Symposium über Symphonie und zukünftige Kommunikationssatelliten, Bad Godesberg, West Germany, Nov. 27, 1975, Paper 75-041. 25 p. In German. The paper sets forth the scope and goals of the French-German communications project known as Symphonie, and outlines the basic structure of the project organization, describing the bilateral decision process, organization of project groups, and the role of the main contractor, the French-German industrial consortium CIFAS. Execu tion of the project is then summarized in terms of schedules, deadlines, agreements and contracts, and costs. A76-28274 P.T.H. Economic and financial aspects of quality (Aspects économiques et financiers de la qualité). J.-M. Gogue (Le Matériel Téléphonique, Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France). AFCIQ, Bulletin, vol. 12, Mar. 1976, p. 11-15. In French. The relationship between costs and quality is dicussed and an attempt is made to give a definition of the cost of quality. Definitions are given for important terms encountered in quality control and reliability analysis (e.g., product qualification, maintenance and sampling, repairs, guarantees, inspection, product adaptation, etc.) which are classified under three general categories: prevention, detection and faults. Some applications of the calculation of quality costs are presented and the implementation of a quality control procedure is described. B.J. A76-28638 Railroad research The changing emphasis. R. E. Parsons (Federal Railroad Administration, Washington, D.C.). Mechanical Engineering, vol. 98, Apr. 1976, p. 29-33. To solve today's and tomorrow's railroading problems, urgent needs are short-term safety-oriented solutions. Four areas of research and development are discussed: rail safety, which includes the track program; freight systems, which covers vehicles, components, yards, and terminals; passenger systems, which is aimed primarily at supporting intercity passenger service and solving Amtrak's problems; and rail economics and rail systems analysis to find better ways of conducting and managing rail operations. Future R&D plans include electrification with a more central power supply for at least the high-density main lines. A new area in freight systems deals with inter-modal truck-rail research and development that maximizes the basic efficiencies of each system. S.D. A76-31424 # The Lifting-Body-Airship A future delivery system for remote area logistics. W. M. Miller, Jr. (Aereon Corp., Princeton, N.J.), W. F. Putman (Aereon Corp.; Princeton University, Princeton, N.J.), and C. D. Havill. Canadian Aeronautics and Space Journal, vol. 22, Jan.-Feb. 1976, p. 23-29. 14 refs. The problem of gaining access to natural resources located in remote or almost inaccessible regions is considered on the basis of three criteria for an optimal solution. It is argued that the Lifting-Body-Airship (LBA) uniquely meets these criteria and can provide 'remote area logistics' for the developing world. Fuel efficiency and productivity are compared for conventional airships and CTOL, VTOL, C/STOL, and V/STOL LBAs. It is shown that the STOL LBA is unsurpassed in productivity while the V/STOL LBA is F.G.M. the most energy-efficient vehicle. A76-31808 Airline deregulation A hoax. J. W. Callison (Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, Ga.). Journal of Air Law and Commerce, vol. 41, Autumn 1975, p. 747-791. 107 refs. An attempt is made to establish that the Federal Aviation Act of 1938 provides for the goals of the reforms contained in the Aviation Act of 1975. The history of the Civil Aeronautics Board's application of provisions regarding entry and exit and pricing competition is examined. It is argued that needed reforms can be accomplished by periodic review of the existing statute; extensive new legislation is deemed unnecessary. C.K.D. A76-31809 Need for continued economic regulation of air transport. M. A. Brenner (Trans World Airlines, Inc., New York, N.Y.). Journal of Air Law and Commerce, vol. 41, Autumn 1975, p. 793-813. 8 refs. It is argued that competitive conditions in the air transportation tend to lead to overcapacity. This is the direct result of a combination of factors which is unique to the supply/demand equation of industry, including the inseparable linkage of production and consumption, with no storage for surplus, the competitive value of schedule frequency, and substantial 'fixed' costs. It is predicted that free price competition would eliminate competition in non-price channels, especially in schedule capacity, only until all carriers have matched the lowered price, with an eventual increase in overcapacity. It is argued that deregulation would have severe detrimental effects on the ability of airlines to raise capital for future progress. C.K.D. A76-31812 Deregulation, the adjustment process. W. L. Demory (Civil Aeronautics Board, Washington, D.C.). Journal of Air Law and Commerce, vol. 41, Autumn 1975, p. 873-883. 12 refs. The short-term process of adjustment to the elimination of price and entry control in the air transportation industry is examined using static equilibrium models. It is predicted that fares and service may temporarily reach unprofitable levels in some markets until a new equilibrium point is attained. The existing network should be maintained, since the vast majority of city pairs are economically viable. Certificated carriers may be expected to have an advantage during the adjustment period due to an established route network, market identity, and a history of service. Empirical evidence from England and Australia, where the trucking industry was abruptly deregulated, indicates that no severe instability would occur. C.K.D. Methods used in the U.S.S.R. to estimate forest resources and to monitor the extent of damage due to insect infestation and industrial emissions are outlined. False color multispectral photographs facilitate the accurate determination of the boundaries of forest compartment. These photographs, on a scale of 1:15,000, are used in conjunction with ground data to obtain forest estimates. The following relations are determined on the basis of ground measurements at test sites considered typical of the forest under investigation: crown diameter to diameter at breast height; height and diameter at breast height; total height to the height at which the crown diameter is greatest; crown density to crown stock. The number of trees counted at the test site is compared with the number visible in an aerial photograph. Stereoscopic analyses of the photographs are then carried out to determine the difference in absolute parallax, from which tree height estimates are derived. Correlations between the density, height, and diameter of crowns permit calculation of trunk diameter. Special techniques based on this method are applied in the case of forests in dry or mountainous areas. C.K.D. (Lockheed California Co., Burbank, Calif.). Society of Automotive Engineers, Air Transportation Meeting, New York, N. Y., May 18-20, 1976, Paper 760513. 10 p. The high equipment investment cost of today's large transport aircraft, the high daily utilization desired or required for profitable operations, and the potential revenue losses associated with service interruptions make it mandatory for the manufacturer to take an active part in the early reduction and correction of service problems. This paper deals with an aircraft manufacturer's approach to meeting this challenge. The accumulation and evaluation of service data are discussed together with the investigations initiated to properly understand the problem, and the management procedures established to assure a safe and speedy problem resolution with a minimum of service interruption. Specific examples are used to illustrate the types of decisions reached. The continuous coordination effort required between the aircraft manufacturer and its subcontractors to attain and exceed service reliability objectives is considered. (Author) A76-33610 # Planning and programming aircraft production. C. G. Ives (Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd., Hatfield, Herts., England). Tech Air, vol. 32, June 1976, p. 2-7. Production program planning for the production of a new aircraft is discussed in detail. The determination of the correct sequence and priority of the activities applicable to the different stages of production is considered, together with the allocation of elapsed times for each unit on the basis of past experience and an evaluation of the complexity of the design under production. The application of program evaluation and review technique (PERT) networks in the planning and scheduling of aircraft production is described, and factors affecting the allocation of manpower are discussed. C.K.D. A76-36592 Managing service deficiencies A pilot perspective. G. T. Henderson and D. G. Teuscher (United Airlines, Inc., Chicago, III.). Society of Automotive Engineers, Air Transportation Meeting, New York, N. Y., May 18-20, 1976, Paper 760514. 10 p. The role of the Captain in the preservation of service quality and safety is discussed. The materials used by the Captain in assessing the capability of his aircraft to complete a given mission safety are outlined, with special attention given to the use of the Minimum Equipment List. Communication between pilots and manufacturers on the subject of design deficiencies is stressed. Factors adversely affecting the ability of the pilot to deal effectively with deficiencies, including poor dispatch planning, a surfeit of bells, horns and lights in the cockpit even under normal operating conditions, and warning system inaccuracy, are considered, together with the consequences of derivative technology and aging transport fleets. C.K.D. A76-35861 # The economics, organization and planning of aircraft production (Ekonomika, organizatsiia i planirovanie aviatsionnogo proizvodstva). D. E. Starik, F. I. Paramonov, and I. I. Bugakov. Moscow, Izdatel'stvo Mashino stroenie, 1976. 384 p. 23 refs. In Russian. The book provides an analysis of the role of aircraft production in the national economy of the USSR, and its relationship to other heavy industry. Methods of organizing and planning the production of a multicomponent aircraft are given for the overall project and for individual components and subsystems. Particular attention is allocated to proper assignment of available manpower and to the physical layout of production units; determination of the time to be allowed for completion of the different stages of work is considered in detail. Economic models for assessing the cost effectiveness of a new technology are outlined. The administration of support functions, such as the production of spare parts and the maintenance and quality control of completed aircraft, is discussed. C.K.D. A76-36900 future com Technological support for munications satellites /Future Communications Satellite Program of the West German Federal Ministry for Research and Technology/ (Zur Technologie-Förderung zukünftiger Kommunikationssatelliten /ZKS-Programm des BMFT/). R. Mayer (Bundesministerium für Forschung und Technologie, Bonn, West Germany). Raumfahrtforschung, vol. 20, May-June 1976, p. 156-160. In German. Planning for industrial policy and technological developments are discussed as a basis for a development and support program of the Federal Ministry for Research and Technology regarding future communication satellite systems. The support of the most important technology areas of advanced communication satellites will enable the German electronics and space industry to offer competitive systems and subsystems for global and domestic systems. (Author) A76-36223 Selecting a project management technique. R. P. Klaver. Defense Management Journal, vol. 12, Apr. 1976, p. 53-60. Criteria for selecting a project management technique are discussed and a classification tree including such techniques as PERT, MOST, SKED, TOPS, MAP, RAMPS, CPM, ESP and GERT is presented. Tables are presented listing differences between combined Gantt charts/cost curves and project control charting system and also desired project management technique features for a small development project. Selection procedures are considered, with emphasis on decision criteria and first-cut and second-cut decision matrices. B.J. A76-38195 Developing a Design to Cost System. R S. H. Millard (Hercules, Inc., Magna, Utah). American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Society of Automotive Engineers, Propulsion Conference, 12th, Palo Alto, Calif., July 26 29, 1976, AIAA Paper 76-662. 13 p. 16 refs. This paper presents the author's experience in developing a Design to Cost System for solid rocket motor manufacturing at the contractor level. Cost models used for derivation of design to cost targets, considerations in apportioning costs at the component level, mechanisms for substantiating target costs including a tracking and reporting system, controls, responsibilities, and interactions of involved personnel are all described. The necessary forms, form guides, and reporting formats are included. The paper is intended as a primer for those defense contractors who are faced with the design to cost requirement for the first time. (Author) |