Quality is key to success in U.S. space and missile defense programs, but quality problems exist that have endangered entire missions along with less-visible problems leading to unnecessary repair, scrap, rework, and stoppage; long delays; and millions in cost growth. Tthis report examined quality problems related to parts and manufacturing processes and materials across the DoD and NASA. The report assessed: (1) the extent to which parts quality problems affect those agencies' space and missile defense programs; (2) causes of any problems; and (3) initiatives to prevent, detect, and mitigate parts quality problems. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.used to fabricate manifolds for two complete Ground-Based Interceptor Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicles. ... Design. Flaws. Also. Resulted. in. Parts. Quality. Problems. In addition to problems stemming from poor control of ... According to program officials, several resistors failed after assembly into printed circuit boards . A failureanbsp;...
Title | : | Space and Missile Defense Acquisitions: Periodic Assessment Needed to Correct Parts Quality Problems in Major Programs |
Author | : | Cristina T. Chaplain |
Publisher | : | DIANE Publishing - 2011 |
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