An Operating and Support Cost Model for Avionics Automatic Test Equipment.
Abstract
One of the fastest growing elements of weapon system support equipment which relates directly to Operating and Support (O and S) costs is Automatic Test Equipment (ATE). The importance of ATE has expanded to such a degree that it requires additional management attention. The importance is exemplified by the $600 million projected development and acquisition costs of ATE for the F-16. This amount of cost qualifies the F-16 ATE for major program status. This thesis documents the development of a model to estimate and measure O and S costs for Avionics ATE. The model will be an important addition to the tools used in ATE Life Cycle Costing (LCC) techniques. It is envisioned primarily as an evaluation tool to be used in ATE source selection, but may also be useful in various design trade-off studies. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 07, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA075586
Entities
People
- Andrew J. Lesko
- Joel A. Guerra
- Jose G. Pereira
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology