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Systems Analysis Applications to the C-5
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Abstract
Applying systems analysis to the C-5 the basic analytical tools used were computer programs which evaluated C-5 characteristics and determined cost effectiveness. Three programs used to evaluate characteristic effectiveness were the loading program, productivity program, and effectiveness analysis program. The fourth program, a life cost model presentation, determined airplane cost effectiveness, and is presented in two levels-conceptual and contract definition phase, and acquisition phase.
A description of Pert-Tech techniques is also presented outlining how managers on the C-5 program were able to assess the technical health of the program and to pin-point problem areas where action had to be taken during developmental work.
Systems analysis applications presented illustrate one of the first cases where detailed alternatives on a major transportation system were measured against total system effectiveness to attain maximum product performance.
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Bouquet, D. and Greenlee, P., "Systems Analysis Applications to the C-5," SAE Technical Paper 680729, 1968, https://doi.org/10.4271/680729.Also In
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