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An interactive computer approach to performing resource analysis for a multi-resource/multi-project problemNew planning techniques and supporting computer tools are needed for the optimization of resources and costs for space transportation and payload systems. Heavy emphasis on cost effective utilization of resources has caused NASA program planners to look at the impact of various independent variables that affect procurement buying. A description is presented of a category of resource planning which deals with Spacelab inventory procurement analysis. Spacelab is a joint payload project between NASA and the European Space Agency and will be flown aboard the Space Shuttle starting in 1980. In order to respond rapidly to the various procurement planning exercises, a system was built that could perform resource analysis in a quick and efficient manner. This system is known as the Interactive Resource Utilization Program (IRUP). Attention is given to aspects of problem definition, an IRUP system description, questions of data base entry, the approach used for project scheduling, and problems of resource allocation.
Document ID
19790027470
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Schlagheck, R. A.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, Ala., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Computer Systems
Meeting Information
Meeting: Winter Simulation Conference
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Start Date: December 5, 1977
End Date: December 7, 1977
Accession Number
79A11483
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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