Since most commercial equipment does not have historical performance data at high stress conditions, extrapolation of reliability relationships is, and will continue to be, a very difficult situation. Of particular concern is the quantification of reliability performance and risk assessment for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment that is targeted for use in environments more severe than that for which it was originally designed. This publication allows engineers to quantify the reliability (and associated risks) of COTS equipment in severe environments, providing visibility into the environmental drivers that affect reliability, and design “fixes” or test programs that may help eliminate or minimize those risks.
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