Improving Data Collection Processes for F-16 Test Units at Nellis Air Force Base Nevada

Abstract

Test units of the F-16 fighter jet collect significant amounts of data. It is important that this data gets processed, analyzed, and archived properly. This project focused in improving data collection processes with non-material solutions. There were three different processes analyzed. The baseline, a modification to the baseline, and the third process included a software that significantly expedited the data collection process. The software reduced data collection for more than 50% and is the optimal non-materiel solution that can be achieved. Key Terms — data collection, F-16, improving processes, testing.