The Electronic Systems Division (ESD) has been stressing the importance of Reliability and Maintainability (R/M) in the development and acquisition of ground electronic systems/equipments. This report discusses elements of ESD R/M programs. The development of qualitative and quantitative requirements are indicated. Methods and criteria involved in the evaluation of proposals and selection of contractors are presented. Finally, contractor monitoring actions performed by ESD activities and types of problems observed are discussed. (Author).

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Each section of this handbook deals with a particular problem area in (Reliability and Maintainability) matters and suggests methods of initiating and operating an R/M program. The material covered ranges from the basic elements of establishing a program thru the engineering requirements to be evaluated in design reviews. The overall operations involved in monitoring of a contractors program are defined. Several sections deal with the mathematical aspects of Reliability decision making including construction of probability of acceptance curves. (Author).

This application-oriented professional book explains why components fail, addressing the needs of engineers who apply reliability principles in design, manufacture, testing and field service. A detailed index, a glossary, acronym lists, reliability dictionaries and a rich specific bibliography complete the book.