A Multi-Attribute-Utility-Theory Model that Minimizes Interview-Data Requirements: A Consolidation of Space Launch Decisions

Author

Raymond W. Staats

Date of Award

12-1994

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Operational Sciences

First Advisor

Yupo Chan, PhD

Abstract

This research uses multi-attribute utility theory (MAUT) to define a mathematical representation of a decision maker's utility associated with a satellite system. While developing the survey instrument, we focused on making it simpler to administer, primarily by eliminating the use of lottery questions. These simplifications enabled us to shorten our interview with the decision maker to under two hours for a rather complex model.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GSO-ENS-94D-15

DTIC Accession Number

ADA289421

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

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Recommended Citation

Staats, Raymond W., "A Multi-Attribute-Utility-Theory Model that Minimizes Interview-Data Requirements: A Consolidation of Space Launch Decisions" (1994). Theses and Dissertations. 6481.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/6481