Graphical method for analyzing digital computer efficiency

Analysis method utilizes graph-theoretic approach for evaluating computation cost and makes logical distinction between linear graph of a computation and linear graph of a program. It applies equally well to other processes which depend on quatitative edge nomenclature and precedence relationships between edges

A topological approach to computer-aided sensitivity analysis

Sensitivities of any arbitrary system are calculated using general purpose digital computer with available software packages for transfer function analysis. Sensitivity shows how element variation within system affects system performance. Signal flow graph illustrates topological system behavior and relationship among parameters in system

Efficiency in the use of a computer for network analysis

Efficiency in use of digital computer for network analysi

U.S. Air Force Information Resources Management: An Exploratory Study of Policy

Information superiority and dominance is identified as Department of Defense and US Air Force critical success factors for mission effectiveness. Thus, effectively managing information and the resources which support it is a concept in which the Federal Government has a keen interest. Information Resources Management (IRM) was established within the Department of Defense (DoD) in 1983 as a tool for better managing its information in the wake of automated information processing and sharing. Over the past 15 years, numerous changes to law, policy, and other directive or guidance material have made the task of implementing an effective IRM program difficult. In light of these numerous changes since the inception of IRM in the DoD, this thesis qualitatively analyzes law, policy, and doctrine to offer a holistic explication of IRM Policy within the current USAF context. Individual and aggregate analysis of Federal, Department of Defense, and Air Force information resources management policies and directives under study for this research suggest a fairly coherent IRM policy framework. Final analysis of this research revealed that for information resources management to be truly effective, it should be approached as a philosophical concept considered in all aspects and levels of information systems and technology management