The use of reliability estimates in the design of missile prelaunch checkout equipment.

Expert InsightsPublished 1960

A discussion of the problem of using reliability estimates to determine which individual checks to include in a missile prelaunch confidence checkout when the time allowed does not permit a complete checkout. A mathematical model is developed for determining the optimum set of checks and the required capability of the checkout equipment.

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  • Year: 1960
  • Pages: 2
  • Document Number: P-1853

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The use of reliability estimates in the design of missile prelaunch checkout equipment. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 1960. https://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P1853.html.
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