Accession Number:

ADA021264

Title:

A Lessons-Learned Study of an Airborne UHF Radio Program.

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Medlin,Kenneth A.

Report Date:

1975-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

124.0

Abstract:

A study was made on the evolution of the major subsystem program. Of primary concern was the manner in which a program is initiated, the changes which it undergoes and the reason for the changes. The intent of the study was to extract lessons learned which might be of benefit to others in subsystem program management. The study was accomplished by reviewing program data and interviewing key participants. This data was reviewed through an hypothesized framework of initial attempts, regrouping, nature and direction, and solicitation, evaluation and award of a subsystem program. This study has shown the difficulty in establishing a basis of action for a subsystem program, the subjective nature of requirements, the difficulty in building competition and openhandedness into a program, and the complexity of a program even when it is a subsystem. In addition, it was shown that the hypothesized framework was realistic in reviewing the evolution of a subsystem program.

Descriptors:

• *SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
• AVIONICS
• AIRBORNE
• THESES
• COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS
• RADIO EQUIPMENT
• MILITARY PROCUREMENT
• ULTRAHIGH FREQUENCY

Subject Categories:

• Aircraft
• Administration and Management
• Radio Communications

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE