USE OF COMPUTERIZED COST MODELS IN COST ANALYSIS

Abstract

Cost analysis is a major function within the Department of Defense. Its application in cost effectiveness studies of large and complex military systems frequently requires the use of computerized cost models. This paper defines a cost model and discusses several important considerations in the development and use of such models. Models most useful in cost studies have all of the required computational algorithms, possess definitions for each cost element covered, and have the capability to differentiate variations in cost among several systems by considering parameters peculiar to each system. A system operating cost model for military jet transport aircraft is presented both to illustrate the format and content of a cost model and to indicate the applications of such models to cost studies. The input parameters and cost estimating relationships of this model are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0686746

Entities

People

  • Walter G. Hartung

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Algorithms
  • Business Administration
  • Command And Control
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Jet Transport Aircraft
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Warfare

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  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis