Measures of Effectiveness (MoE)
Operational measures of success that are closely related to the achievements of the mission or operational objectives evaluated in the operational environment, under a specific set of conditions.
Measures of Effectiveness:
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Are stated in units meaningful to the buyer,
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Focus on capabilities independent of any technical implementation,
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Are connected to the mission success.
MOE's Belong to the End User
Measures of Performance (MoP)
Measures that characterize physical or functional attributes relating to the system operation, measured or estimated under specific conditions.
Measures of Performance are …
- Attributes that assure the system has the capability and capacity to perform,
- Assessment of the system to assure it meets design requirements to satisfy the MoE.
MoP's belong to the program – developed by the Systems Engineer, measured by the Control Account Manager, and analyzed by the Program Planning and Controls staff.
Key Performance Parameters (KPP)
Measures that represent the capabilities and characteristics so significant that failure to meet them can be cause for reevaluation, reassessing, or termination of the program.
Key Performance Parameters …
- Have a threshold or objective value,
- Characterize the major drivers of performance,
- Are considered Critical to Customer (CTC).
The acquirer defines the KPPs during the operational concept development phase – KPPs say what DONE looks like. [1]
Technical Performance Measures (TPM)
Attributes that determine how well a system or system element is satisfying or expected to satisfy a technical requirement or goal.
Technical Performance Measures …
- Assess design progress,
- Define compliance to performance requirements,
- Identify technical risk,
- Are limited to critical thresholds,
- Include projected performance.
[1] “Technical Measurement,” INCOSE–TP–2003–020–01
