RADC initiatives in CAE for reliability and maintainability

Efforts by the USAF Rome Air Development Center in computer-aided engineering (CAE) for reliability and maintainability are described. These efforts include the development of the following modules: the computer-aided design for built-in-test (CADBIT) module, automated testability decision tools, finite element analysis, an in-house facility called computer aided system testability laboratory environment (CASTLE), and the eclectic capability for logistics information and product support for electronics (ECLIPSE) system.<>