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A project management system for the X-29A flight test programThe project-management system developed for NASA's participation in the X-29A aircraft development program is characterized from a theoretical perspective, as an example of a system appropriate to advanced, highly integrated technology projects. System-control theory is applied to the analysis of classical project-management techniques and structures, which are found to be of closed-loop multivariable type; and the effects of increasing project complexity and integration are evaluated. The importance of information flow, sampling frequency, information holding, and delays is stressed. The X-29A system is developed in four stages: establishment of overall objectives and requirements, determination of information processes (block diagrams) definition of personnel functional roles and relationships, and development of a detailed work-breakdown structure. The resulting system is shown to require a greater information flow to management than conventional methods. Sample block diagrams are provided.
Document ID
19840033063
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Stewart, J. F.
(NASA Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
Bauer, C. A.
(NASA Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1983
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 83-2712
Accession Number
84A15850
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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