Fiber Optics Cost Analysis Program (FOCAP).
Abstract
The significance of this research is that it establishes methods for comparing the life cycle cost of fiber optics and wire data transfer systems on large military aircraft, and uses those methods to perform cost analyses on the data transfer subsystems. Using the B-1 as an example, the applicability of fiber optics to the B-1 avionics/electrical systems was identified. Conceptual fiber optics data transfer systems were designed. The present wire and the conceptual fiber optics designs formed a basis for computerized life cycle cost comparisons. Sensitivity analyses and cost trade-offs were performed to determine cost drivers in the application of fiber optics. Results show significance cost benefits can be gained by the implementation of fiber optics in data transfer subsystems having data rates in excess of 2 to 3 megabits per second.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA049859
Entities
People
- C. C. Zelon
- J. E. Cassidy
- R. G. Shipley