The Demonstration of Telemetry Reliability

This paper discusses the analytical, techniques which can be utilized in the demonstration of telemetry reliability in a system development program. Analytical techniques have been established to provide telemetry equipment reliability predictions at periodic intervals as functional and environmental test data are accrued. A mathematical model has been developed which allows for a realistic and sound approach to the problem. The equations allow for the calculation of telemetry equipment reliability, at any desired confidence level, in both the individual and combined operational environments. These expressions have been programmed on the IBM 7090 Computer to provide a completely mechanized reliability data handling and processing system. Equipment reliability status reports are issued periodically to provide management with a quantitative measure of telemetry equipment reliability, and offer the design engineer an opportunity for any needed redesign early in the program.