A Study of Two Avionics Life Cycle Cost Models and Their Applicability in the Communications-Electronics-Meteorological Environment.

Abstract

This study determines the applicability of Life Cycle Cost (LCC)/Logistic Support Cost (LSC) models in the CEM environment. The scope of this study addresses two of the models identified (LSC, PRICE) with respect to three Air Force TACAN systems. A methodology is developed to evaluate each model baesd on the five desirable model characteristics: availability of input data, validity, sensitivity, completeness, and documentation. The results presented are also framed within the above model characteristics. The most important model characteristic, validity, is accessed by comparison with an AFCS cost study of NAVAIDs equipment. Based on the methodology, the results indicate that both models are applicable in the present and future CEM environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA076981

Entities

People

  • Martin H. Johnson
  • Nicholas J. Drobot

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programs
  • Cost Analysis
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Employment
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Aids
  • Personnel Management
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test Equipment
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Ballistic Missile Meteorology
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics