Validation of the Operating and Support Cost Model for Avionics Automatic Test Equipment (OSCATE).

Abstract

The operating and support cost model for Avionics Automatic Test Equipment (OSCATE) was previously developed primarily as an evaluation tool for use in ATE source selection and also in design trade-off studies. This thesis documents the results of the validation of this model. The sources of model data have been identified in detail in order to determine availability and ease future model use. A subjective evaluation of the model reveals it does represent significant operating and support costs and provides a means of evaluating available acquisition alternatives. Model limitations are discussed in terms of their impact on model use. Detail information on data sources, collection methods, and model use are contained in this thesis. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA088725

Entities

People

  • Joe Hernandes Jr

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Models
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Engineering
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • War Colleges

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis