Reliability Model Worksheet Features 
In projecting measurement uncertainty growth, we utilize the calibration history of a subject parameter to develop a reliability model. The reliability model provides a means for determining how the subject parameter bias uncertainty grows with time since calibration. Reliability models are developed on the Reliability Model Worksheet, which can be accessed from the Main Screen, the Parameter Bias Uncertainty Worksheets, or Parameter Templates.  

In using the Reliability Model worksheet, we select a reliability model from a list of eight candidates.  In addition, there are two data entry options for defining the reliability model using the Reliability Model Worksheet. These options are described below.
 
Enter Reliability Model Coefficients
One approach to using the worksheet is to enter the results of interval analysis conducted on the parameter’s population. When entering interval analysis results, there is a tacit assumption that the subject parameter that was calibrated came from a population of like parameters, each of which was manufactured to the same specifications. The IntervalMAX program from Integrated Software Associates, for example, fits various reliability models (e.g., gamma, Weibull, etc.) to the calibration history of like parameters and solves for reliability model coefficients.
 
Enter Uncertainty Growth In-Tolerance Probabilities
If you don't have access to a calibration interval analysis program, a second method is to enter in-tolerance probabilities at the beginning and end of the calibration interval. For some reliability models, an average over period in-tolerance probability is also needed.
 
Reliability Model Plot
Once the reliability model has been defined, a plot of the in-tolerance probability versus time is displayed in the lower right portion of the Worksheet.  Default values are displayed in the Interval, Reliability and Plot Limit boxes located below the plot. The display value in the Interval box is the same as in the Cal / Test Interval box. The value in the Reliability box is the same as in the End of Period in-tolerance probability box. The value in the Plot Limit box is the display range for the horizontal plot axis and is automatically estimated by UncertaintyAnalyzer.

You can enter different values in the Interval, Reliability, and Plot Limit boxes without impacting the reliability model results. For instance, the Plot Limit value can be increased or decreased to enhance the plot detail as desired. The Interval value can be increased or decreased to assess the impact that a shorter or longer calibration interval will have on the end-of-period in-tolerance probability, which is recomputed and displayed in the Reliability box. Conversely, the Reliability value can be increased or decreased to assess what impact increasing or decreasing the end-of-period in-tolerance probability will have on the computed calibration interval.