Title :
An economics approach to sonobuoy reliability
Author :
Nengy, R. ; Rao, U.L.G. ; Shah, S.M.
Abstract :
The expendable sonobuoy is a complex one-shot device that calls for specialized cost control concepts during production. Lot acceptance is based on sample testing and each rejected lot presents a cost burden to the producer. This paper develops a simple cost model that provides visibility to problem areas and aids in cost justification of product improvement programs to increase reliability.
Keywords :
costing; industrial economics; inspection; product development; reliability; cost control; cost justification; cost model; economics approach; expendable sonobuoy; lot acceptance; product improvement; sample testing; sonobuoy reliability; Condition monitoring; Costs; Failure analysis; Information analysis; Inspection; Oceans; Performance analysis; Production; Sampling methods; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
OCEAN 75 Conference
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1975.1154173
