OA4302 Reliability and Weapons System Effectiveness Measurement

Component and system reliability functions and other reliability descriptors of system effectiveness. Relationships between system and component reliability. Point and interval estimates of reliability parameters under various life testing plans.

Prerequisite

OA3301

Lecture Hours

4

Lab Hours

0

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

• Implement statistical procedures in response to issues that arise in reliability testing and data analysis, including those related to censoring.
• Apply graphical methods effectively in the analysis of reliability data.
• Apply spreadsheet tools and widely available statistical software for the analysis of reliability data using widely accepted models from the statistical and physical sciences.
• Properly communicate the results of a reliability analysis to both technical staff and decision makers.
• Integrate reliability analysis into the acquisition and maintenance cycles of military systems.