Date of Award

12-1991

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

First Advisor

Christopher D. Arnold, Lt Col, USAF

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to propose a MIS to assist RAAF strategic operational airlift planning. The present manual approach suffers deficiencies in flexibility, consistency and timeliness. Airlift planning was first analysed and found to comprise activities of investigation, detailed static planning, implementation and dynamic planning, and review. Planning performance is measured by the effectiveness and efficiency of resulting airlift. Automation of planning functions was investigated, especially the routing and scheduling of airlift. USAF systems, including ADANS, were reviewed and applicability to the RAAF evaluated. Automation of planning functions was investigated, especially the routing and scheduling of airlift. USAF systems, including ADANS, were reviewed and applicability to the RAAF evaluated. A MIS is proposed that includes six development increments. It is expected to bring improvements in airlift effectiveness and efficiency through improved data management, better communications and improved decision support.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GIR-LSY-91D-4

DTIC Accession Number

ADA244077

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Systems and Logistics

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