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The purpose of this research was to evaluate the potential impact of stateof-the-art dimensional-analysis processes and simulation tools on ship design and production. The objective was to minimize dimensional variances in intermediate products, which, in turn, reduce radar signature, variancedriven assembly problems and associated rework, quality costs, and schedule disruptions. Primary tasks included identifying and evaluating commercially available dimensional-analysis tools within a ship design and production context selecting and acquiring tools to use based on this evaluation and obtaining appropriate training defining a pilot project consisting of real work in a shipyard Avondale Shipyard, Inc. sponsored this research investigated by Mark Spicknall, assistant research scientist with the Marine Systems Division.