Software Acquisition Management Guidebook: Cost Estimation and Measurement.

Abstract

The Software Cost Estimation and Measurement guidebook is designed to assist Air Force personnel who are responsible for estimating and controlling the costs of embedded software within command, control, and communications systems. It provides a basic understanding of the current methodologies used in the formation of Air Force and contractor software cost estimates. Insight is provided into some of the problems (and reasons for the problems) associated with software cost estimates made by both Government and industry. The guidebook discusses the role of parametric models used in cost estimation and reviews three experimental predictive models. It also discusses the process of monitoring software costs and schedules while providing guidance to relevant military regulations, specifications, standards, and supporting literature. Much of the information and guidance provided is applicable to smaller less complex systems, but in all cases, it should be tailored to the needs of individual projects. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA055574

Entities

People

  • Marsha Finfer
  • Russell Mish

Organizations

  • System Development Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Databases
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Operating Systems
  • Organizational Structure
  • Phase
  • Software Development
  • Surveys
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.