Robotic systems technical and operational metrics correlation
Jason R. Schenk, Robert L. Wade · 2008
As unmanned systems become more prevalent, so does the emphasis on quantifying their performance using standard measures. Several research efforts have attempted to elicit important attributes associated with unmanned systems performance, with limited applicability and success. We identify several reasons for this, including the lack of adherence to a strict ontology and taxonomy, the use of means-based rather than goal-based tests, and the lack of a clear correlation between tests and predicted performance. This paper provides a conceptual framework for the development of correlations between technical characteristics and operational performance. These correlations provide a foundation for generating predictive performance test standards.