DocumentCode
2347626
Title
A product line approach to weapon systems acquisition
Author
Dixon, James H. ; Hanratt, Colonel Joseph M ; Banning, Charles K.
Volume
2
fYear
1999
fDate
1999
Abstract
This paper focuses on the product line approach to weapon systems acquisition and its key features. We emphasize open systems and architectures and the development environment to support the approach. We discuss examples where this approach has produced outstanding results, and we summarize findings that should encourage senior executives and program managers to embrace the concept
Keywords
assembly planning; military standards; open systems; quality management; systems engineering; weapons; architectures; assembly line; development environment; modular design; open systems; plug and play/fight environment; product affinity; product line approach; quality assurance; return on investment; systems engineering; weapon systems acquisition; ANSI standards; Automotive engineering; Defense industry; ISO standards; Manufacturing processes; Military standards; Open systems; Production; Standards organizations; Weapons;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Digital Avionics Systems Conference, 1999. Proceedings. 18th
Conference_Location
St Louis, MO
Print_ISBN
0-7803-5749-3
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/DASC.1999.863663
Filename
863663
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