Cost Effectiveness Analysis for Drone Tactical Aerial Resupply Systems.

Abstract

The study develops a simulation model which can be used to assist in making decisions among competing aerial delivery systems for emergency resupply. It is the result of a request by Tactical Air Command for an examination of the possible use of drone systems for the resupply role. Although the examples covered are concerned with drone type systems the simulation model can easily handle manned systems. The methodology involves the use of a cost structure which can and should be altered to fit the situation under investigation. The simulation model uses the operational characteristics of the competing systems and characteristics of the scenario to provide information required for use with the cost structure. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0772240

Entities

People

  • Michael K. Kelley

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aerial Delivery
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Costs
  • Simulations

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs