Empirical methods for estimating workload capacity
By: Michael P.  Bailey
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of Operations Research
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 29
Subjects: JOB SHOP SCHEDULING; SYSTEMS ANALYSIS; WORKLOAD; SYSTEMS  ENGINEERING
Other titles: NPS-OR-93-006.
Description: We explore experimental procedures for comparing the capabilities of complex discrete event      service systems. Instead of measuring system capability by analyzing or simulating the system      with a constant rate of arriving work, system capability is measured as the maximum rate of      work arrival for which the system has a steady state. Hence, we seek the arrival rate which      causes the system to be at full capacity. This rate is arguably the best indication of the service      system's capability. We treat both work-conserving and non-work- conserving service      systems, using traditional and specialized measures of system performance.
Notes: Cover title.

"NPS-OR-93-006."

"December 1992."

AD A260 088.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 28)

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