Title :
A product line approach to weapon systems acquisition
Author :
Dixon, James H. ; Hanratt, Colonel Joseph M ; Banning, Charles K.
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;
Conference_Titel :
Digital Avionics Systems Conference, 1999. Proceedings. 18th
Conference_Location :
St Louis, MO
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5749-3
DOI :
10.1109/DASC.1999.863663
