Launch vehicle systems design analysisCurrent launch vehicle design emphasis is on low life-cycle cost. This paper applies total quality management (TQM) principles to a conventional systems design analysis process to provide low-cost, high-reliability designs. Suggested TQM techniques include Steward's systems information flow matrix method, quality leverage principle, quality through robustness and function deployment, Pareto's principle, Pugh's selection and enhancement criteria, and other design process procedures. TQM quality performance at least-cost can be realized through competent concurrent engineering teams and brilliance of their technical leadership.
Document ID
19930047023
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ryan, Robert (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Verderaime, V. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1993
Subject Category
Administration And Management
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 93-1140
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA, AHS, and ASEE, Aerospace Design Conference