Quality evaluation of test operations via electronic data processing

Abstract

The test operations and data analysis engineers have taken giant steps in utilizing computers and data processing methodology in the various scientific fields. This is especially true in electronic weapons systems and space vehicle and related systems being developed and proposed. Procedures, command sequences, and data collection and reduction have reached high density and are being treated via EDP. However, to what extent have related disciplines such as quality engineering utilized this same approach? How have they integrated or been integrated into this complex? What steps appear to be in the offing to insure that the attention of the electronic data processing community is focused upon this problem and can present a case suitable to secure management backing where capital expenditures, personnel, and space are considerations? More questions may be raised than answers given. However if some actions are stimulated the basic objective will be fulfilled.