A vision of guided weapons ATS standardization-a synergistic, cooperative approach

Standardization of Automatic Test Systems (ATS) has demonstrated significant cost savings and performance benefits for all armed service branches across a variety of weapons system types. Noticeable by its absence is the application of standard ATS to guided munitions testing. This paper reviews the...

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Published in2000 IEEE Autotestcon Proceedings. IEEE Systems Readiness Technology Conference. Future Sustainment for Military Aerospace (Cat. No.00CH37057) pp. 68 - 78
Main Authors Davis, C.V., Ellis, M.T.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 2000
Subjects
Automatic testing
Automation
Business
Costs
Electronic equipment testing
Hardware
Manufacturing
Standardization
System testing
Weapons
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Summary:Standardization of Automatic Test Systems (ATS) has demonstrated significant cost savings and performance benefits for all armed service branches across a variety of weapons system types. Noticeable by its absence is the application of standard ATS to guided munitions testing. This paper reviews the background of guided munitions ATS and examines a vision for its future. A future which most address a Performance Based Business Environment (PBBE), pervasive use of Commercial Off The Shelf(COTS) equipment and a trend towards manufacturer-as-maintainer under Organizational-to Original Equipment Manufacturer ("O" to "OEM") test and repair structures.
ISBN:9780780358683
0780358686
ISSN:1080-7725
DOI:10.1109/AUTEST.2000.885572