ARTS-II Enhancements Costs and Benefits
Abstract
This document presents an analysis of benefits and costs expected to accrue from potential enhancement features to the basic ARTS-II terminal automation system. It defines the sources of benefits both quantifiable and nonquantifiable. The study provides information in present value dollars for the equipment life cycle. Further it includes a sensitivity analysis of key assumptions and a deferral analysis. An examination is first conducted of typical terminal automation enhancement features for their applicability to the ARTS-II system and its environment. Those major features which outwardly appear most desirable are analyzed to determine their quantifiable and nonquantifiable benefits. The major source of benefits in an ARTS-II Enhancement program was found to be improved safety brought about by the Minimum Safe Altitude Warning and the Conflict Alert features. There is also some productivity gain attributable to a radar training simulator capability. Program costs are estimated and converted to present value costs. A comparison of present value benefits to present value cost is made to determine the benefit/cost ratio.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA037160
Entities
People
- K. Willis