Demonstration Model System. Volume I. Mathematical Models,

Abstract

The objective of the project reported in these Volumes is to elucidate the principles of hardware/manpower cost analysis developed in an earlier study, A Framework for Hardware/Manpower Tradeoff Analysis During the Weapon System Acquisition Process. In this Volume, six models are presented. The Level III Model is the most complex and its exposition is used to set notation and explain the underlying concepts of all the models. It is intended to be implemented on a large, production computer. The Level II Model, less complex, was developed for implementation on a stand-alone micro-computer of the sort one might expect to be available to a design team. There are four Level I Models, all developed for use on a programmable calculator. Of the six models, all but the Level III Model have been programmed as part of this project. The Level II Model has been programmed in BASIC on a 48 K microcomputer. A User's Guide and Program Manual for that model constitute Volumes II and III of this study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA073968

Entities

People

  • Robert A. Butler
  • Thomas M. Neches

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Algorithms
  • Computations
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Contractors
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Cost Models
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Lead Time
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Supply Depots
  • Test Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis