Definition of Parameters and Development of Algebraic Model to Enhance Logistics Supportability

The purpose of this project is to define supportability parameters for Air Force C3I systems and construct algebraic models that facilitate design, development, and producibility decisions and ensure appropriate attention to supportability issues throughout the life cycle of the system. During this project supportability variables will be identified that are common to more than one supportability element and to both equipment and logistics system design. These common variables will require trade studies and the quantification of associated variables. The objectives of this project will be achieved through the performance of five tasks. They are: (1) Identify the significant supportability elements and factors and their relationships as they relate to Operational Supportability (So), Inherent Supportability (Si), and Achieved Supportability (Sa); (2) derive the key drivers of the supportability elements identified and generate a database of supportability factors and a dependency network; (3) identify the mathematical relationships between elements and drivers; (4) identify required trade studies; and (5) finalize the So, Si, and Sa models.