Improving Maintenance Decision Making in the Finnish Air Force Through Simulation

Ville Mattila (), Kai Virtanen () and Tuomas Raivio ()
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Ville Mattila: Systems Analysis Laboratory, Helsinki University of Technology, FIN-02015 HUT, Finland
Kai Virtanen: Systems Analysis Laboratory, Helsinki University of Technology, FIN-02015 HUT, Finland
Tuomas Raivio: Gaia Consulting Oy, Systems Analysis Laboratory, Helsinki University of Technology, FIN-02015 HUT, Finland

Interfaces, 2008, vol. 38, issue 3, 187-201

Abstract: We used discrete-event simulation to model the maintenance of fighter aircraft and improve maintenance-related decision making within the Finnish Air Force. We implemented the simulation model as a stand-alone tool that maintenance designers could use independently. The model has helped the designers to study the impact of maintenance resources, policies, and operating conditions on aircraft availability. It has also enabled the Finnish Air Force to advance the operational capability of its aircraft fleet. We designed the model to simulate both normal and conflict operating conditions. The main challenge of the project was the scarcity and confidentiality of data about the fighter aircraft, their maintenance, and various operational scenarios, especially during conflict situations.

Keywords: simulation; applications; military; defense systems; reliability; availability; maintenance/repairs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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