Collection of six handbooks associated with the 'Program Evaluation Review Technique' (PERT) project management method. Designed to simplify the planning and scheduling of large and complex projects, 'PERT' was first developed by the United States Navy in 1958 to support the Polaris nuclear submarine project. It was subsequently adopted by NASA as a means for schedule planning and control. Titles include:
- PERT: Summary Report, Phase 1. Special Projects Office, Bureau of Naval Weapons, July 1958.
- PERT: Summary Report, Phase 2. Special Projects Office, Bureau of Naval Weapons, September 1958.
- DOD and NASA Guide: PERT/COST Systems Design. Office of the Secretary of Defense/National Aeronautics and Space Administration, June 1962.
- Systems Network Analysis Procedure Instruction Manual (Second Edition). Sandia Corporation, October 1962.
- NASA: PERT and Companion Cost System Handbook. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, December 30, 1962.
- Preliminary Issue, Supplement No. 1 to DOD and NASA Guide: PERT COST Output Reports. PERT Coordinating Group, March 1963.
In overall very good to fine condition.
