The ALE model is a Monte Carlo simulation model programmed in Fortran IV. It is operational on the IBM-370 computer and occupies 200k bytes during execution. The model consists of an executive routine and 22 subroutines that are modularized for easy debugging and expansion. Eight of the subroutines are input/output oriented. It evaluates potential benefits of reliability and maintainability improvements that are incorporated into the AWG-9 weapon control system on the F-14 aircraft and AWM-23 ground support equipment. The model simulates the entire F-14 aircraft (avionics and non-avionics) in terms of squadron flight operations, maintenance, and support aboard an aircraft carrier. Its major application is to determine the impact of avionics system design and maintenance changes on aircraft availability. The author recommends 27 separate reliability and maintainability improvements to the AWG-9/AWM-23 systems. The contribution of these improvements to F-14 availability is discussed, with particular emphasis on achieved crisis-flight rate.
ALE-a carrier aircraft availability model
ALE-ein Verfuegbarkeitsmodell eines Flugzeugtraegers
IEEE Transactions on Reliability ; R-25 , 4 ; 243-247
1976
5 Seiten, 7 Quellen
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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