RAMS is an acronym for Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety. \n* Reliability is a product's or system's ability to perform a specific function, and may be given as design reliability or operational reliability. \n* Availability is the ability of a system to be kept in a functioning state. \n* Maintainability is determined by the ease with which the product or system can be repaired or maintained. \n* Safety is the requirement not to harm people, the environment, or any other assets during a system's life cycle.