This page lists the major contributions of Quanterion personnel to the R&M discipline over the last 35 years. Over 200 citations feature peer-reviewed papers, invited presentations, published books, technical reports, trade-journal articles, developed training courses and software tools.

TitleQSI Author(s)CitationCategoryDate
2.75 Inch Rocket Digital Launcher Reliability PredictionWagnerWagner, P., “2.75 Inch Rocket Digital Launcher Reliability Prediction”, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC)-Indian Head, 5 June 2013.Report2013
217Plus Models Spreadsheet CalculatorDenson, NichollsDenson, W. and Nicholls, D.B., “217Plus Models Spreadsheet Calculator". Reliability Information Analysis Center, August 2008.Tool2008
217Plus Process Grade Scoring SpreadsheetNichollsNicholls, D.B., “217Plus Process Grade Scoring Spreadsheet”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, 2007Tool2007
217Plus System Reliability Assessment SoftwareDenson, Mahar, NichollsDenson, W., Mahar, D. and Nicholls, D.B., “217Plus System Reliability Assessment Software”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, 2007.Tool2007
217Plus:2015 Models Spreadsheet CalculatorWagner, Wisniewski, NichollsWagner, P., Wisniewski, R. and Nicholls, D.B., “217Plus:2015 Models Spreadsheet Calculator”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, January 2015.Tool2015
A Brief Overview of Geothermal Energy and its Reliability ImplicationsWisniewskiWisniewski, R., “A Brief Overview of Geothermal Energy and its Reliability Implications”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, Vol. 20, No. 2, August 2012.Article2012
A Cumulative Damage Approach to Modeling Atmospheric Corrosion of SteelRose Rose, D., “A Cumulative Damage Approach to Modeling Atmospheric Corrosion of Steel”, Dissertation Proposal, University of Dayton, 2009.Paper2009
A Discussion of Software Reliability Modeling ProblemsRomeuRomeu, J., “A Discussion of Software Reliability Modeling Problems”, The Journal of the Quality Assurance Institute, Vol. 14, No. 4, October 2000.Paper2000
A Recommendation for Specifying Better DoD System Reliability RequirementsNichollsNicholls, D.B., “A Recommendation for Specifying Better DoD System Reliability Requirements”, 15th Annual Systems Engineering Conference, October 2012.Presentation2012
Achieving System Reliability Growth Through Robust Design and TestNicholls, Lein, McGibbonNicholls, D.B., Lein, P. and McGibbon, T., “Achieving System Reliability Growth Through Robust Design and Test”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, June 2011.Publication2012
Achieving System Reliability Growth Through Robust Design and TestNicholls, Gonzalez, WisniewskiNicholls, D.B., Gonzalez, D. and Wisniewski, R., “Achieving System Reliability Growth Through Robust Design and Test”, Training Course, Reliability Information Analysis Center, September 2012.Training2012
Additive Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges in the DoDLeinLein, P., “Additive Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges in the DoD”, DSIAC Journal, Defense Systems Information Analysis Center, Vol. 2, No. 2, Spring 2015.Article2015
AMRAAM Independent Reliability Assessment FindingsMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “AMRAAM Independent Reliability Assessment Findings”, Rome Laboratory, 1984.Report1984
AMSAA Reliability ScorecardNichollsNicholls, D.B. (Contributor), “AMSAA Reliability Scorecard”, Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity (AMSAA), 2008.Tool2008
AMSAA Software Reliability ScorecardDaughtrey, McGibbon, NichollsDaughtrey, H., McGibbon, T., Nicholls, D.B., (Contributors) , “AMSAA Software Reliability Scorecard”, Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity (AMSAA), April 2012.Tool2012
An Assessment of Corrosion Education within Undergraduate Engineering CurriculumsRoseRose, D., “An Assessment of Corrosion Education within Undergraduate Engineering Curriculums”, National Research Council Workshop on Corrosion Education (invited presentation), 2007.Presentation2007
An Introduction to the RIAC 217Plus Reliability Prediction ModelsNichollsNicholls, D.B., “An Introduction to the RIAC 217Plus Reliability Prediction Models”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, First Quarter, 2007.Article2007
An Objective Look at Predictions – Ask Questions, Challenge AnswersNichollsNicholls, D.B., “An Objective Look at Predictions – Ask Questions, Challenge Answers”, 2012 Proceedings – Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 2012.Paper2012
An Overview of the 217Plus System Reliability Assessment MethodologyNichollsNicholls, D.B., “An Overview of the 217Plus System Reliability Assessment Methodology”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, Fourth Quarter, 2006.Article2006
ATR Mission Profile Reliability TradeoffsMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “ATR Mission Profile Reliability Tradeoffs”, Rome Laboratory Technical Report, 1983.Report1983
Automated Requirements TranslationNichollsCriscimagna, N. and Nicholls, D.B., “Automated Requirements Translation” CD-ROM Software Tool, Reliability Analysis Center, 1999.Tool1999
Basic Reliability Modeling Video Training CourseGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Basic Reliability Modeling Video Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Training2013
Basic Reliability Testing Video Training CourseGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Basic Reliability Testing Video Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Training2013
Biofuels in the DoD: Impact on System Reliability, Availability, and MaintainabilityMacDiarmid, A.MacDiarmid, A., “Biofuels in the DoD: Impact on System Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability”, DSIAC Journal, Defense Systems Information Analysis Center, Vol. 2, No. 1, Winter 2015.Article2015
Bureau of Mines Reliability AnalysisMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P. (Co-author), “Bureau of Mines Reliability Analysis”, Rome Laboratory Technical Report, 1983.Report1983
Carbon Nanotubes: Small Structures with Big PromiseWagnerWagner, P., “Carbon Nanotubes: Small Structures with Big Promise”, DSIAC Journal, Defense Systems Information Analysis Center, Vol. 1, No. 2, Fall 2014.Article2014
Celebrating Fifty Years of Physics of FailureNicholls Chatterjee, K., Modarres, M., Bernstein, J. and Nicholls, D.B., “Celebrating Fifty Years of Physics of Failure”, 2013 Proceedings – Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 2013.Paper2013
Combating Counterfeit Components in the DoD Supply ChainWagnerWagner, P., “Combating Counterfeit Components in the DoD Supply Chain”, DSIAC Journal, Defense Systems Information Analysis Center, Vol. 2, No. 2, Spring 2015.Article2015
Corrosion Prevention and Control: A Program Management Guide for Selecting MaterialsRoseRose, D., “Corrosion Prevention and Control: A Program Management Guide for Selecting Materials”, AMMTIAC Handbook, 2006.Publication2006
COTS Equipment Reliability and the SELECT ToolNichollsNicholls, D.B. and McCallum, M., “COTS Equipment Reliability and the SELECT Tool”, 7th International MIRCE Proceedings, December 1997.Paper1997
Department of Defense Software-in-Systems Reliability HandbookNicholls, McGibbonNicholls, D.B. and McGibbon, T., “Department of Defense Software-in-Systems Reliability Handbook”, OUSD(AT&L)/Office of the Director, Defense Research and Engineering
(OD,DR&E), 30 March 2011.
Publication2011
Design and Evaluation of Aquatic Ecosystems via Discrete Event SimulationRomeuRomeu, J., “Design and Evaluation of Aquatic Ecosystems via Discrete Event Simulation”, Proceedings of the Federal Comm. On Stat. Methodology Research Conference (Washington DC), November 2003.Paper2003
Design for Reliability (DFR) Training CourseGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Design for Reliability (DFR) Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2007.Training2007
Develop and Maintain a Life-cycle Business CaseNichollsNicholls, D.B. and Vienneau, R., “Develop and Maintain a Life-cycle Business Case”, Data and Analysis Center for Software (DACS) Gold Practice, July 2008.Article2008
Development of Photonics Component Failure Rate ModelsNicholls Nicholls, D.B., Mazurowski, J., Avak, A. and Hackert, M., “Development of Photonics Component Failure Rate Models”, 2010 Proceedings – Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 2010.Paper2010
Development of the Web-Accessible Repository of Physics-Based Models (WARP)MacDiarmid, A.MacDiarmid, A., “Development of the Web-Accessible Repository of Physics-Based Models (WARP)”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, Vol. 20, No. 1, January 2012.Article2012
Digital Evaluation and Failure Analysis DataNichollsNicholls, D.B., “Digital Evaluation and Failure Analysis Data”, Reliability Analysis Center, 1980.Publication1980
Discrete Semiconductor Reliability: Transistor/Diode DataNichollsWalker, R.C. and Nicholls, D.B., “Discrete Semiconductor Reliability: Transistor/Diode Data”, Reliability Analysis Center, 1977.Databook1977
Effect of Prestressed Fibers Upon the Response of Composite MaterialsRoseRose, D., “ Effect of Prestressed Fibers Upon the Response of Composite Materials”, Conference of the American Society for Composites, 1993.Paper1993
Effect of Prestressing on Laminated Plates, Mechanics of Composites ReviewRoseRose, D., “ Effect of Prestressing on Laminated Plates”, Mechanics of Composites Review, 1992.Article1992
Effect on Transverse Normal Stress on the Bending of Thick Laminated PlatesRoseRose, D. (Co-author) , “ Effect on Transverse Normal Stress on the Bending of Thick Laminated Plates”, International Conference on Composite Materials, 1991.Paper1991
Electronic Part Reliability Data (EPRD-97)Denson, MaharCrowell, W., Denson, W., Jaworski, P. and Mahar, D., “Electronic Part Reliability Data (EPRD-97)”, Reliability Analysis Center, November 1996.Databook1996
Electronic Parts Reliability Data (EPRD-2014)Mahar, Fields, NichollsMahar, D., Fields, W., Nicholls, D.B., “Electronic Part Reliability Data (EPRD-2014)”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, Jan 2014.Databook2014
Electrostatic Discharge Susceptibility Data (VZAP-95)Denson, MaharCrowell, W., Denson, W., Jaworski, P. and Mahar, D., “Electrostatic Discharge Susceptibility Data (VZAP-95)”, Reliability Analysis Center, 1995.Databook1995
Engineering Integration of HW, SW, Humans - RWG3, Task 4Nicholls Nicholls, D.B., “Engineering Integration of HW, SW, Humans - RWG3, Task 4”, White Paper submitted to the Reliability Working Group, Undersecretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), 29 April 2010.Paper2010
Failure Mode/Mechanism Distributions (FMD-97)Denson, MaharCrowell, W., Denson, W., Jaworski, P. and Mahar, D., “Failure Mode/Mechanism Distributions (FMD-97)”, Reliability Analysis Center, December 1997.Databook1997
Failure Mode/Mechanism Distributions (FMD-2013)Mahar, Fields, NichollsMahar, D., Fields, W., Nicholls, D.B., “Failure Mode/Mechanism Distributions (FMD-2013)”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, December 2012.Databook2012
Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) Video Training CourseGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) Video Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Training2013
Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)/Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) Training CourseMaharMahar, D., “Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)/Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2000.Training2000
Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) Application GuidelinesNichollsNicholls, D.B., “Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) Application Guidelines”, Reliability Analysis Center, 1999.Publication1999
Fault Tree Analysis Application GuideMaharMahar, D. and Wilbur, J., “Fault Tree Analysis Application Guide”, Reliability Analysis Center, May 1990.Publication1990
Fire Truck Reliability Analysis of Trends and Effects System (RATES) Final ReportMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Fire Truck Reliability Analysis of Trends and Effects System (RATES) Final Report”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2001.Report2001
First Consolidated Basic Center Operations Contract to QuanterionMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “First Consolidated Basic Center Operations Contract to Quanterion”, Journal of Cyber Security and Information Systems, Vol. 1, No. 1, Cyber Security and Information Systems Information Analysis Center, October 2012.Article2012
Guide to Government Reliability, Maintainability and Quality Assurance OrganizationsMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P. (Co-author), “Guide to Government Reliability, Maintainability and Quality Assurance Organizations”, RADC-TR-83-49, Rome Air Development Center, 1983.Report1983
Handbook of 217Plus Reliability Prediction Models - 2015 EditionDenson, Lein, NichollsDenson, W., Lein, P. and Nicholls, D.B., “Handbook of 217Plus TM Reliability Prediction Models - 2015 Edition”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, January 2015.Publication2015
Handbook of 217PlusTM Reliability Prediction ModelsDensonDenson, W., “Handbook of 217Plus TM Reliability Prediction Models”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, March 2006.Publication2006
Handbook of Software Reliability and Security TestingWisniewski, Daughtrey, Nicholls, McGibbonWisniewski, R., Daughtrey, H., Nicholls, D.B. and McGibbon, T., “Handbook of Software Reliability and Security Testing”, Cyber Security and Information Systems Information Analysis Center, June 2012.Publication2012
Hermeticity Problems in CERDIP MicrocircuitsNichollsNicholls, D.B., “Hermeticity Problems in CERDIP Microcircuits”, prepared for Digital Equipment Corporation, RAC-77-13, November 1977.Report1977
IAEA Reliability and Maintainability Guidance Template Final ReportMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “IAEA Reliability and Maintainability Guidance Template Final Report”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2001.Report2001
Implementation Guide for the ASA(ALT) Reliability PolicyNichollsNicholls, D.B. (Contributor), “Implementation Guide for the ASA(ALT) Reliability Policy”, Director, Operational Test and Evaluation and the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Technology), U.S. Army Evaluation Center, 15 January 2008.Publication2008
Improving Design for Reliability (DFR) Processes Using Modified Crow Extended Reliability Growth Model MetricsNicholls, LeinNicholls, D.B. and Lein, P., “Improving Design for Reliability (DFR) Processes Using Modified Crow Extended Reliability Growth Model Metrics”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, Fourth Quarter, 2009.Article2009
Innovative Data Anomaly Detection and Transformation for Analysis ApplicationsLein, Nicholls, RiesbeckLein, P., Nicholls, D.B., Riesbeck, A., “Innovative Data Anomaly Detection and Transformation for Analysis Applications”, SBIR Phase I Base Final Report No. P13-281-003, Naval Air Systems Command, 10 July 2014.Report2014
Integrated Equipment Reliability Audit Tracking - Final Project ReportNichollsCriscimagna, N. and Nicholls, D.B., “Integrated Equipment Reliability Audit Tracking - Final Project Report”, prepared for Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), May 1994.Report1994
Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Enterprise Training CourseRomeuRomeu, J., “Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Enterprise Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2008.Training2008
Introduction to Reliability Growth Video Training CourseGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Introduction to Reliability Growth Video Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Training2013
Introduction to Software ReliabilityMahar Hartz, M., Walker, E. and Mahar, D., “Introduction to Software Reliability”, Reliability Analysis Center, December 1996.Publication1996
Joint Tactical Terminal – Integrated Broadcast Service (JTT-IBS) Reliability Demonstration Test - Final ReportWisniewskiWisniewski, R., “Joint Tactical Terminal – Integrated Broadcast Service (JTT-IBS) Reliability Demonstration Test - Final Report”, TAT No. RI-10-0018/0148, Naval Surface Warfare Center (SFAE-IEW-DCG), 26 March 2015.Report2015
Life Data Trend and Weibull Analysis Video Training CourseGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Life Data Trend and Weibull Analysis Video Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Training2013
Maintainability Standardization Program PlanMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Maintainability Standardization Program Plan”, Air Force Armament Division Report, 1984.Report1984
Making the (Business) Case for Software ReliabilityNicholls, McGibbonNicholls, D.B. and McGibbon, T., “Making the (Business) Case for Software Reliability”, 2002 Proceedings – Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 2002.Paper2002
Measuring Cost Avoidance in the Face of Messy DataRomeuRomeu, J., J. Ciccimaro and J. Trinkle “Measuring Cost Avoidance in the Face of Messy Data”, Proceedings of the Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS). Los Angeles, CA. 22 Jan 2004.Paper2004
Mechanical Analysis and Other Specialized Techniques for Enhancing Reliability – MASTERRose, MacDiarmid, A., Lein, MacDiarmid, P., NichollsRose, D., MacDiarmid, A., Lein, P., MacDiarmid, P., Nicholls, D ., et al , “Mechanical Analysis and Other Specialized Techniques for Enhancing Reliability – MASTER”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, March 2012.Publication2012
Mechanical Properties of As-Grown and Heat-Treated Vapor Grown Carbon FibersRoseRose, D. (Co-author) , “ Mechanical Properties of As-Grown and Heat-Treated Vapor Grown Carbon Fibers”, 21 st Biennial Conference on Carbon, 1993.Paper1993
Microcircuit Device Reliability: Digital Evaluation and Generic Failure Analysis DataNichollsNicholls, D.B., “Microcircuit Device Reliability: Digital Evaluation and Generic Failure Analysis Data”, Reliability Analysis Center, 1978.Databook1978
Microcircuit Device Reliability: Digital Failure Rate DataNichollsNicholls, D.B., “Microcircuit Device Reliability: Digital Failure Rate Data”, Reliability Analysis Center, 1979.Databook1979
Microcircuit Device Reliability: Digital Failure Rate DataNichollsKlein, M. and Nicholls, D.B., “Microcircuit Device Reliability: Digital Failure Rate Data”, Reliability Analysis Center, 1978.Databook1978
Nano New YorkMacDiarmid, A.MacDiarmid, A., “Nano New York”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, Vol. 21, No. 2, December 2013.Article2013
New Reliability Prediction Methodology Incorporates Field and Test ExperienceNichollsNicholls, D.B., “New Reliability Prediction Methodology Incorporates Field and Test Experience”, Journal of the IEST, October 2007.Article2007
Nonelectronic Parts Reliability Data (NPRD-2011)Mahar, Fields, Reade, Zarubin, McCombieMahar, D., Fields, W., Reade, J., Zarubin, P. and McCombie, S., “Nonelectronic Part Reliability Data (NPRD-2011)”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, January 2011.Databook2011
Nonelectronic Parts Reliability Data (NPRD-2016)Mahar, Fields, NichollsMahar, D., Fields, W., Nicholls, D.B., “Nonelectronic Parts Reliability Data (NPRD-2016)”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, June 2015.Databook2015
On Operations Research and Statistic Techniques: Keys to Quantitative Data MiningRomeuRomeu, J., “On Operations Research and Statistic Techniques: keys to quantitative data mining”, Amer. Jour. of Math & Management Sciences, 26 (3 & 4), 293-328. January 2007.Paper2007
On the Statistical Education of American EngineersRomeuRomeu, J., “On the Statistical Education of American Engineers”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center (RIAC), August of 2012.Article2012
Optimized Reliability Requirements and Cost Analysis (OR2CA)Nicholls, LeinNicholls, D.B. and Lein, P., “Optimized Reliability Requirements and Cost Analysis (OR 2 CA)”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, May 2013.Tool2013
Photonic Component and Subsystem Reliability ModelingNichollsNicholls, D.B., “Photonic Component and Subsystem Reliability Modeling”, 2008 Avionics, Fiber-Optics and Photonics Conference, October 2008.Presentation2008
Photonic Component and Subsystem Reliability ProcessDenson, NichollsDenson, W. and Nicholls, D.B., “Photonic Component and Subsystem Reliability Process”, Naval Air Systems Command, 25 September 2008.Presentation2008
Practical Applications of the RIAC System Reliability ToolkitWisniewski, NichollsWisniewski, R. and Nicholls, D.B., “Practical Applications of the RIAC System Reliability Toolkit”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, August 2013.Article2013
Practical Solutions to Quantitative Reliability Problems - Reliability AllocationWisniewskiWisniewski, R., “Practical Solutions to Quantitative Reliability Problems - Reliability Allocation”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, December 2012.Article2012
Practical Solutions to Quantitative Reliability Problems - Reliability Growth TestingWisniewskiWisniewski, R., “Practical Solutions to Quantitative Reliability Problems - Reliability Growth Testing”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, Vol. 21, No. 2, December 2013.Article2013
Processes for Using Commercial Parts in Military ApplicationsNicholls, Denson, MacDiarmid, P.Farrell, J., Nicholls, D.B., Denson, W. and MacDiarmid, P., “Processes for Using Commercial Parts in Military Applications”, Reliability Analysis Center, November 1996.Publication1996
Product Reliability On-line Tools Collection (PROTOCOL)MacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Product Reliability On-line Tools Collection (PROTOCOL)”, SBIR II Plus Final Technical Report. Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2008.Report2008
PROTOCOL (Product Reliability On-line Tools Collection)NichollsNicholls, D.B. (Co-developer), “PROTOCOL” (Product Reliability On-line Tools Collection), Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2006.Tool2006
Quanterion Automated Reliability Toolkit (QuART)Morris, Mahar, MacDiarmid, P.Morris, S., Mahar, D. and MacDiarmid, P., “Quanterion Automated Reliability Toolkit (QuART)”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 April 2002.Tool2002
Quanterion Automated Reliability Toolkit - Enhanced Reliability (QuART-ER)Gonzalez, Mahar, MacDiarmid, P.Gonzalez, D., Mahar, D. and MacDiarmid, P., “Quanterion Automated Reliability Toolkit - Enhanced Reliability (QuART-ER)”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2011.Tool2011
Quanterion Automated Reliability Toolkit: Professional Edition (QuART PRO)MacDiarmid, P., MaharMacDiarmid, P., Mahar, D., “Quanterion Automated Reliability Toolkit: Professional Edition (QuART PRO)”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2004.Tool2004
Quanterion RELease Series: Accelerated TestingWisniewskiWisniewski, R., “Quanterion RELease Series: Accelerated Testing”, RELease-12, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
Quanterion RELease Series: Design of ExperimentsWisniewskiWisniewski, R., “Quanterion RELease Series: Design of Experiments”, RELease-13, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
Quanterion RELease Series: Designing, Manufacturing and Supporting Affordable ProductsLeinLein, P., “Quanterion RELease Series: Designing, Manufacturing and Supporting Affordable Products”, RELease-15, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
Quanterion RELease Series: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)/Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)GonzalezGonzalez, D., “Quanterion RELease Series: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)/Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)”, RELease-2, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
Quanterion RELease Series: Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS)WisniewskiWisniewski, R., “Quanterion RELease Series: Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS)”, RELease-3, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
Quanterion RELease Series: Fault Tree AnalysisGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Quanterion RELease Series: Fault Tree Analysis”, RELease-14, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
Quanterion RELease Series: Physics-of-Failure ModelingMacDiarmid, A.MacDiarmid, A., “Quanterion RELease Series: Physics-of-Failure Modeling”, RELease-5, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
Quanterion RELease Series: Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)WisniewskiWisniewski, R., “Quanterion RELease Series: Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)”, RELease-9, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
Quanterion RELease Series: Reliability Demonstration TestingWisniewskiWisniewski, R., “Quanterion RELease Series: Reliability Demonstration Testing”, RELease-11, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
Quanterion RELease Series: Reliability GrowthWisniewskiWisniewski, R., “Quanterion RELease Series: Reliability Growth”, RELease-4, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
Quanterion RELease Series: Reliability ManagementMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Quanterion RELease Series: Reliability Management”, RELease-8, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
Quanterion RELease Series: Reliability ModelingMacDiarmid, A.MacDiarmid, A., “Quanterion RELease Series: Reliability Modeling”, RELease-6, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
Quanterion RELease Series: Reliability PredictionMacDiarmid, A.MacDiarmid, A., “Quanterion RELease Series: Reliability Prediction”, RELease-10, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
Quanterion RELease Series: The Reliability Design ProcessMacDiarmid, A.MacDiarmid, A., “Quanterion RELease Series: The Reliability Design Process”, RELease-1, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
Quanterion RELease Series: Weibull AnalysisLeinLein, P., “Quanterion RELease Series: Weibull Analysis”, RELease-7, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Publication2013
R&M Implications of Current DoD Acquisition Policies/ProceduresNichollsNicholls, D.B., “R&M Implications of Current DoD Acquisition Policies/Procedures”, Reliability Analysis Center, 1993.Publication1993
RAC Blueprints for Product Reliability: Defining Reliability ProgramsNicholls, MacDiarmid, P.Nicholls, D.B., MacDiarmid, P., “RAC Blueprints for Product Reliability: Defining Reliability Programs”, Reliability Analysis Center, 1996.Publication1996
RAC Quick Reference CardsMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “RAC Quick Reference Cards”, Reliability Analysis Center, 1992.Publication1992
RAC Thermal Management GuidebookMacDiarmid, P.Morrison, G., Kallis, J., Strattan, L., Jones, I., Lena, A., MacDiarmid, P., Unkle, R., “RAC Thermal Management Guidebook”, Reliability Analysis Center, November 1995.Publication1995
RADC Equipment/System R/M ProgramMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “RADC Equipment/System R/M Program”, Annual 'Industry Looks at RADC' Conference Presentations, Rome Air Development Center, 1981-87.Publication1981
RADC Program Manager’s Guide to Reliability/MaintainabilityMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “RADC Program Manager’s Guide to Reliability/Maintainability”, Rome Air Development Center Technical Report, 1985.Report1985
RADC Reliability Engineer’s ToolkitMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., (Co-author), “RADC Reliability Engineer’s Toolkit”, Rome Air Development Center, 1988.Publication1988
Recommendations for Acquiring More Reliable DoD Weapons Systems in Support of DoD Better Buying Power InitiativesNicholls, LeinNicholls, D.B. and Lein, P., “Recommendations for Acquiring More Reliable DoD Weapons Systems in Support of DoD Better Buying Power Initiatives”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, August 2013.Article2013
Recommendations for Acquiring More Reliable DoD Weapons Systems in Support of DoD Better Buying Power InitiativesNicholls, LeinNicholls, D.B. and Lein, P., “Recommendations for Acquiring More Reliable DoD Weapons Systems in Support of DoD Better Buying Power Initiatives”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, Vol. 21, No. 1, August 2013.Article2013
Recommended Approaches for Acquiring More Reliable DoD Weapons Systems in Support of DoD Better Buying Power InitiativesNichollsNicholls, D.B., “Recommended Approaches for Acquiring More Reliable DoD Weapons Systems in Support of DoD Better Buying Power Initiatives”, White Paper submitted to Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering (DASD-SE), 29 April 2013.Paper2013
Reducing Corrosion Costs Through Education and Improved Knowledge ManagementRoseRose, D., “Reducing Corrosion Costs Through Education and Improved Knowledge Management”, Presentation before the Defense Science Board’s Corrosion Task Force, 2004.Presentation2004
Reducing Corrosion Costs through Reliability Centered DesignRoseRose, D., “Reducing Corrosion Costs through Reliability Centered Design”, 2008 Proceedings - Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 2008.Paper2008
Relating Factory and Field Reliability and Maintainability MeasuresMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Relating Factory and Field Reliability and Maintainability Measures”, 1985 Proceedings - Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 1985.Paper1985
Reliability 101 Training CourseMorris, Gonzalez, MacDiarmid P.Morris, S. Gonzalez, D. and MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability 101 Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2002.Training2002
Reliability Analysis Center (RAC) Operational & Strategic PlanMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability Analysis Center (RAC) Operational & Strategic Plan”, IIT Research Institute, 1992-98.Report1992
Reliability and Project Tracking Environment (RAPTRE) MacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability and Project Tracking Environment (RAPTRE)”, SBIR Phase II Report, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2006.Report2006
Reliability Centered Maintenance Training CourseWisniewskiWisniewski, R., “Reliability Centered Maintenance Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Training2013
Reliability Centered Maintenance Video Training CourseGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Reliability Centered Maintenance Video Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Training2013
Reliability Engineering: An Opportunity to Create a New Paradigm in Corrosion Prevention and ControlRoseRose, D., “Reliability Engineering: An Opportunity to Create a New Paradigm in Corrosion Prevention and Control”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, 2 nd Quarter 2007.Article2007
Reliability Growth Testing EffectivenessMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P. (Co-author), “Reliability Growth Testing Effectiveness”, RL-TR-84-20, Rome Laboratory, 1984.Report1984
Reliability Information Analysis Center (RIAC) Operational & Strategic PlanMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability Information Analysis Center (RIAC) Operational & Strategic Plan”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2005.Report2005
Reliability Modeling of Smoke DetectorsNichollsRickers, H.C., Nicholls, D.B. and Flint, S., “Reliability Modeling of Smoke Detectors”, prepared for National Bureau of Standards, NBS-GCR-79-160, -161, -162, 1978.Report1978
Reliability Modeling: The RIAC Guide to Reliability Prediction, Assessment and EstimationDensonDenson, W., “Reliability Modeling: The RIAC Guide to Reliability Prediction, Assessment and Estimation”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, May 2010.Publication2010
Reliability Prediction of Electronic EquipmentNicholls Nicholls, D.B. (Co-Author), “Reliability Prediction of Electronic Equipment”, Draft MIL-HDBK-217G, Department of Defense, 3 May 2010.Publication2010
Reliability Prediction Video Training CourseGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Reliability Prediction Video Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Training2013
Reliability Program HandbookNichollsNicholls, D.B. (Co-Author), “Reliability Program Handbook”, TA-HB-0009, Tech America, May 2013.Publication2013
Reliability Program Standard for Systems Design, Development, and ManufacturingNichollsNicholls, D.B. (Co-author), “Reliability Program Standard for Systems Design, Development, and Manufacturing”, ANSI/GEIA-STD-0009, TechAmerica, 13 November 2008.Publication2008
Reliability Ques: Better Reliability Predictions Using Experience DataMorrisMorris, S., “Reliability Ques: Better Reliability Predictions Using Experience Data”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 Feb 2005.Article2005
Reliability Ques: DeratingWisniewskiWisniewski, R., “Reliability Ques: Derating”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 July 2014.Article2014
Reliability Ques: Design of Experiments for Reliability ImprovementGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Reliability Ques: Design of Experiments for Reliability Improvement”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, 26 July 2007.Article2007
Reliability Ques: Environmental Stress Screening: Basic Steps in Choosing an ESS ProfileGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Reliability Ques: Environmental Stress Screening: Basic Steps in Choosing an ESS Profile”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, 26 Nov 2008.Article2008
Reliability Ques: How Complete is Your Reliability Tool Set?MacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability Ques: How Complete is Your Reliability Tool Set?”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 April 2002.Article2002
Reliability Ques: How Good Is Your Reliability Approach?MacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliabiliy Ques: How Good Is Your Reliability Approach?”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2009.Article2009
Reliability Ques: How Much Reliability is Enough?MorrisMorris, S., “Reliability Ques: How Much Reliability is Enough?”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 Feb 2004.Article2004
Reliability Ques: Interference Stress/Strength AnalysisWisniewskiWisniewski, R., “Reliability Ques: Interference Stress/Strength Analysis”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 Aug 2014.Article2014
Reliability Ques: Is Asset Management For You?MacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability Ques: Is Asset Management For You?”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 Dec 2001.Article2001
Reliability Ques: Making Sense Out of the Reliability Prediction BusinessMorrisMorris, S.,"Reliability Ques: Making Sense Out of the Reliability Prediction Business”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 1 Aug 2001.Article2001
Reliability Ques: Mission Reliability and Logistics Reliability: A Design ParadoxMorrisMorris, S., “Reliability Ques: Mission Reliability and Logistics Reliability: A Design Paradox”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 April 2005.Article2005
Reliability Ques: Models Commonly Used to Measure Reliability GrowthWisniewskiWisniewski, R., “Reliability Ques: Models Commonly Used to Measure Reliability Growth”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 April 2013.Article2013
Reliability Ques: Need Technical Help? Try an IACMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability Ques: Need Technical Help? Try an IAC”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 Sept 2005.Article2005
Reliability Ques: Probability and Statistics for Reliability: An IntroductionMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability Ques: Probability and Statistics for Reliability: An Introduction”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 Mar 2005.Article2005
Reliability Ques: Reliability CertificationMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability Ques: Reliability Certification”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 May 2005.Article2005
Reliability Ques: Reliability Knowledge? Who? What? Where?MacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability Ques: Reliability Knowledge? Who? What? Where?”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 July 2004.Article2004
Reliability Ques: Reliability Predictions: Parts Count, Parts Stress, Pseudo Stress and DormantMorrisMorris, S., “Reliability Ques: Reliability Predictions: Parts Count, Parts Stress, Pseudo Stress and Dormant”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 Sept 2004.Article2004
Reliability Ques: Reliability: Costly or Cost Effective?MacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability Ques: Reliability: Costly or Cost Effective?”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2004.Article2004
Reliability Ques: Solving the Complex RBD-Series Parallel System with a Keystone ComponentGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Reliability Ques: Solving the Complex RBD-Series Parallel System with a Keystone Component”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, 26 Feb 2009.Article2009
Reliability Ques: System Spares - What's the Right Answer?MorrisMorris, S., “Reliability Ques: System Spares - What's the “Right" Answer?”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 Dec 2002.Article2002
Reliability Ques: Test Samples: How Many Are Needed?MorrisMorris, S., “Reliability Ques: Test Samples: How Many Are Needed?”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, 26 April 2007.Article2007
Reliability Ques: Understanding Your Product Through Reliability ModelingMorrisMorris, S., “Reliability Ques: Understanding Your Product Through Reliability Modeling”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 March 2004.Article2004
Reliability Ques: Using Accelerated Life Testing to Assess WarrantyMorrisMorris, S., “Reliability Ques: Using Accelerated Life Testing to Assess Warranty”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 Oct 2002.Article2002
Reliability Ques: Warranty Cost: An IntroductionMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability Ques: Warranty Cost: An Introduction”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 April 2004.Article2004
Reliability Ques: Which Design is More Reliable? Weibull Provides Answers!MorrisMorris, S., “Reliability Ques: Which Design is More Reliable? Weibull Provides Answers!”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 June 2002.Article2002
Reliability Ques: Which Variables are Critical to Field Reliability? Design of Experiments (DOE) Can Help Optimize Your DesignMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability Ques: Which Variables are Critical to Field Reliability? Design of Experiments (DOE) Can Help Optimize Your Design”, Reliability Ques Technical Brief Series, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 26 Aug 2002.Article2002
Reliability Self-Assessment Tool (RASTER)MacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P. (Co-author), “Reliability Self-Assessment Tool (RASTER)”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2008.Tool2008
Reliability Terms and Definitions Video Training CourseGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Reliability Terms and Definitions Video Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Training2013
Reliability Testing Training CourseGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Reliability Testing Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2011.Training2011
Reliability Toolkit: Commercial Practices EditionNicholls, MacDiarmid, P.Nicholls, D.B., (Co-author/Editor) , MacDiarmid, P. (Co-author), et. al., “Reliability Toolkit: Commercial Practices Edition”, Reliability Analysis Center, 1995.Publication1995
Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Modeling Training Course - Part IGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Modeling Training Course - Part I”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2011.Training2011
Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Modeling Training Course - Part IIGonzalezGonzalez, D., “Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Modeling Training Course - Part II”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2011.Training2011
Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Cost Rationale Report ManualNichollsNicholls, D.B. (Contributor), “Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Cost Rationale Report Manual”, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology - Systems Engineering, 1 June 2009.Publication2009
Reliability/Maintainability and Life Cycle Cost Effects of Commercial Off-The-Shelf EquipmentMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability/Maintainability and Life Cycle Cost Effects of Commercial Off-The-Shelf Equipment”, 1982 Proceedings - Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 1982.Paper1982
Reliability/Maintainability Technology Transition Fact SheetsMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Reliability/Maintainability Technology Transition Fact Sheets”, Rome Laboratory, 1984-89.Publication1984
Reliable Application of Plastic Encapsulated MicrocircuitsNicholls, Denson Denson, W., Farrell, J. and Nicholls, D.B., “Reliable Application of Plastic Encapsulated Microcircuits”, Reliability Analysis Center, 1995.Publication1995
REPERTOIRENicholls, MacDiarmid, P.Nicholls, D.B., MacDiarmid, P., “REPERTOIRE” (set of 5 interactive on-line training courses structured per the ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer exam), Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2004.Training2004
Report of the Reliability Improvement Working GroupNichollsNicholls, D.B. (Contributor), “Report of the Reliability Improvement Working Group”, Director, Operational Test and Evaluation and the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Technology), September 2008.Report2008
Review of JPM-IP JSAM CDD Materiel Availability RequirementsNicholls Nicholls, D.B., “Review of JPM-IP JSAM CDD Materiel Availability Requirements”, White Paper submitted to Joint Project Manager for Individual Protection (JPM-IP), 23 April 2010.Paper2010
Review of Reliability Management, Design and Growth Standards Available to DoD and IndustryNichollsNicholls, D.B. (Invited Presentation) , “Review of Reliability Management, Design and Growth Standards Available to DoD and Industry”, Reliability Growth Modeling for DoD Workshop, National Academy of Science, September 2011.Presentation2011
RIAC 217Plus Software Training - Video Training CourseWagnerWagner, P., “RIAC 217Plus Software Training - Video Training Course”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2013.Training2013
SELECT: The Selection of Equipment to Leverage Commercial TechnologyNichollsNicholls, D.B., “SELECT: The Selection of Equipment to Leverage Commercial Technology”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, April 2009.Publication2009
Selection of Equipment to Leverage Commercial TechnologyNichollsNicholls, D.B. and McCallum, M., “Selection of Equipment to Leverage Commercial Technology”, 1997 Proceedings - Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 1997.Paper1997
Selection of Equipment to Leverage Commercial TechnologyNichollsNicholls, D.B. and Clark, D., “Selection of Equipment to Leverage Commercial Technology” CD-ROM Software Tool, Reliability Analysis Center, 1998.Tool1998
Selection of Equipment to Leverage Commercial Technology (SELECT)NichollsNicholls, D.B., “Selection of Equipment to Leverage Commercial Technology (SELECT)”, Presentation to Naval Air Warfare Center at MANTECH R&M Workshop, April 1996.Presentation1996
Selection of Equipment to Leverage Commercial Technology (SELECT) - Final ReportNichollsNicholls, D.B., “Selection of Equipment to Leverage Commercial Technology (SELECT) - Final Report”, Air Force Research Laboratory - Information Directorate (formerly Rome Laboratory), October, 1997.Report1997
So, Who Are You and What Are You Doing with the RIAC?NichollsNicholls, D.B., “So, Who Are You and What Are You Doing with the RIAC?”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, Vol. 21, No. 2, December 2013.Article2013
So, Who Are You and What Did You Do With The RAC?NichollsNicholls, D.B., “So, Who Are You and What Did You Do With The RAC?”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, First Quarter, 2006.Article2006
State-of-the-Art of Reliability Methodologies for Munitions FuzesLein, Wagner, NichollsLein, P.J., Wagner, P.D., Nicholls, D.B., “State-of-the-Art of Reliability Methodologies for Munitions Fuzes”, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RWMF), 5 Nov 2012.Report2012
Stress Analysis and Experimental Testing of Structural Composite Laminates with HolesRoseRose, D., “ Stress Analysis and Experimental Testing of Structural Composite Laminates with Holes”, 1996 Conference of the American Society for Composites, 1996.Presentation1996
System Reliability ToolkitNichollsNicholls, D.B. (Co-author/Editor), “System Reliability Toolkit”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, December 2005.Publication2005
System Reliability Toolkit VNicholls, Lein, WisniewskiNicholls, D.B. (Co-author/Editor) , Lein, P. and Wisniewski, R. (Co-authors), “System Reliability Toolkit V”, Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, June 2015.Publication2015
Teaching Engineering Statistics to Practicing EngineersRomeuRomeu, J., “Teaching Engineering Statistics to Practicing Engineers" , International Conference on Teaching Statistics (ICOTS-7), International Assoc. for Statistical Education (IASE). July 2006.Presentation2006
Techniques to Evaluate Long-Term Aging of SystemsWagner, Lein, Gonzalez, NichollsWagner, P., Lein, P., Gonzalez, D. and Nicholls, D.B., “Techniques to Evaluate Long-Term Aging of Systems”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, May 2011.Publication2011
The DACS Software Reliability SourcebookNichollsNicholls, D.B., Vienneau, R. and Fedchak, E., “The DACS Software Reliability Sourcebook” Data and Analysis Center for Software, 2001.Publication2001
The Impact of ‘Green’ Technology on System ReliabilityGonzalez, Wagner, Wisniewski, Lein, MacDiarmid, A., RoseGonzalez, D., Wagner, P.D., Wisniewski, R., Lein, P.J., MacDiarmid, A., Rose, D. and Jones, D., “The Impact of ‘Green’ Technology on System Reliability”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, May 2012.Publication2012
The Influence of Reliability, Maintainability, Quality, Supportability and Interoperability on System AffordabilityLein, NichollsLein, P. and Nicholls, D.B., “The Influence of Reliability, Maintainability, Quality, Supportability and Interoperability on System Affordability”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, July 2013.Publication2013
The Origins of the NRC Study on Corrosion EducationRoseRose, D., “The Origins of the NRC Study on Corrosion Education”, Presentation before the National Academies Committee on Assessing Corrosion Education, 2007, (invited presentation).Presentation2007
The Relevance of Y2K Lessons Learned to Critical Infrastructure Protection InitiativesNichollsNicholls, D.B., The Relevance of Y2K Lessons Learned on Critical Infrastructure Protection Initiatives”, Data and Analysis Center for Software, 2002.Publication2002
The Reliability Information Analysis Center (RIAC) – The Department of Defense Center of Excellence in ReliabilityNichollsNicholls, D.B., “The Reliability Information Analysis Center (RIAC) – The Department of Defense Center of Excellence in Reliability”, The ITEA Journal, Vol. 29, No. 3, September 2008.Article2008
The RIAC 217Plus Capacitor and Diode Failure Rate ModelsNichollsNicholls, D.B., “The RIAC 217Plus Capacitor and Diode Failure Rate Models”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, Second Quarter, 2007.Article2007
The RIAC 217Plus Connector and Resistor Failure Rate ModelsNichollsNicholls, D.B., “The RIAC 217Plus Connector and Resistor Failure Rate Models”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, Second Quarter, 2008.Article2008
The RIAC 217Plus Integrated Circuit and Inductor Failure Rate ModelsNichollsNicholls, D.B., “The RIAC 217Plus Integrated Circuit and Inductor Failure Rate Models”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, Third Quarter, 2007.Article2007
The RIAC 217Plus Software Failure Rate ModelNichollsNicholls, D.B., “The RIAC 217Plus Software Failure Rate Model”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, Fourth Quarter, 2008.Article2008
The RIAC 217Plus Switch and Relay Failure Rate ModelsNichollsNicholls, D.B., “The RIAC 217Plus Switch and Relay Failure Rate Models”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, First Quarter, 2008.Article2008
The RIAC 217Plus Thyristor and Transistor Failure Rate ModelsNichollsNicholls, D.B., “The RIAC 217Plus Thyristor and Transistor Failure Rate Models”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, Third Quarter, 2008.Article2008
The RIAC 217Plus Transformer and Optoelectronic Device Failure Rate ModelsNichollsNicholls, D.B., “The RIAC 217Plus Transformer and Optoelectronic Device Failure Rate Models”, Journal of the Reliability Information Analysis Center, Fourth Quarter, 2007.Article2007
The Use of Environmental Data in the SELECT Tool to Quantify COTS Equipment Reliability and RiskNichollsNicholls, D.B. and Bustos, G., “The Use of Environmental Data in the SELECT Tool to Quantify COTS Equipment Reliability and Risk”, 1997 Proceedings Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology, May 1997.Presentation1997
The Web-Accessible Repository of Physics-based Models (WARP)Nicholls, A. RiesbeckNicholls, D.B. and Riesbeck, A., “The Web-Accessible Repository of Physics-based Models (WARP)”, 2011 Proceedings – Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 2011.Paper2011
Thermal Cycling FailuresMacDiarmid, A.MacDiarmid, A., “Thermal Cycling Failures”, Reliability Information Analysis Center (RIAC) Journal, Vol. 19, No. 1 & 2, 2011.Article2011
Thermal Guide for Reliability EngineersMacDiarmid, P.MacDiarmid, P., “Thermal Guide for Reliability Engineers”, 1982 Proceedings - Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 1982.Paper1982
Total Life Cycle Cost Benefits Calculator for Root Failure Cause Analysis Decision-MakingNichollsNicholls, D.B. and Morris, S., “Total Life Cycle Cost Benefits Calculator for Root Failure Cause Analysis Decision-Making”, Reliability Information Analysis Center, 2007.Tool2007
Two Recommendations for the Acquisition and Growth of Reliable SystemsNicholls, LeinNicholls, D.B. and Lein, P., “Two Recommendations for the Acquisition and Growth of Reliable Systems”, 2010 Proceedings – Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 2010.Paper2010
Underground coal mine tracking and communication system reliability and availability methodologyWisniewskiWisniewski, R. and Schafrik, S., “Underground coal mine tracking and communication system reliability and availability methodology”, Transactions of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, 2014, Vol. 336, No. 1, pp. 426-434.Paper2014
Unlocking Weibull AnalysisLein, NichollsLein, P. and Nicholls, D.B., “Unlocking Weibull Analysis”, Machine Design, 5 June 2013. (http://machinedesign.com/technologies/unlocking-weibull-analysis)Article2013
US Government Initiatives Reduce Threat to Personnel and StructuresRoseRose, D., “US Government Initiatives Reduce Threat to Personnel and Structures”, HARDFAC Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2004 (invited paper).Paper2004
User Requirements to System Specification Program - Final ReportNichollsCriscimagna, N. and Nicholls, D.B., “User Requirements to System Specification Program - Final Report”, prepared for Rome Laboratory, August 1995.Report1995
User Requirements to System Specification Program - Interim Report NichollsCriscimagna, N. and Nicholls, D.B., “User Requirements to System Specification Program - Interim Report”, prepared for Rome Laboratory, May 1994.Report1994
User’s Manual for the Reliability and Maintainability Program Set (RAMPS)NichollsCriscimagna, N. and Nicholls, D.B., “User’s Manual for the Reliability and Maintainability Program Set (RAMPS)”, prepared for Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), June 1994.Tool1994
Using Weibull Analysis to Guide Preventive Maintenance StrategyWisniewskiWisniewski, R., “Using Weibull Analysis to Guide Preventive Maintenance Strategy”, DSIAC Journal, Defense Systems Information Analysis Center, Vol. 1, No. 2, Fall 2014.Article2014
Using Weibull Analysis to Plan MaintenanceLein, NichollsLein, P. and Nicholls, D.B., “Using Weibull Analysis to Plan Maintenance”, Machine Design, 11 March 2015. (http://machinedesign.com/technologies/using-weibull-analysis-plan-maintenance)Article2015
WARP: A Centralized Repository for Physics-Based ModelsNichollsNicholls, D.B., “WARP: A Centralized Repository for Physics-Based Models”, 2012 Physics-Based Modeling in Design and Development for U.S. Defense”, November 2012.Presentation2012
Warranty Calculator Nicholls, MacDiarmid, P.Nicholls, D.B., MacDiarmid, P., “Warranty Calculator” (Microsoft Excel-based planning tool), Quanterion Solutions Incorporated, 2004.Tool2004
Weibayes Testing: What is the Impact if Assumed Beta is Incorrect?Nicholls, LeinNicholls, D.B. and Lein, P., “Weibayes Testing: What is the Impact if Assumed Beta is Incorrect?”, 2009 Proceedings – Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 2009.Paper2009
What is 217Plus and Where Did It Come From?NichollsNicholls, D.B., “What is 217Plus and Where Did It Come From?”, 2007 Proceedings – Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 2007.Paper2007
When Good Requirements Turn BadNicholls, LeinNicholls, D.B. and Lein, P., “When Good Requirements Turn Bad”, 2013 Proceedings – Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 2013.Paper2013