Worldwide Crisis Alerting Network, Phase II. Task 4. Estimation of Interface Development Resources,
Abstract
This report describes the types of agreements and arrangements necessary to implement WCAN II. This report also provides a preliminary schedule and cost estimates for WCAN II implementation and maintenance. The results documented in this report are based on interviews with representatives of the subscriber groups (commercial aircraft, commercial vessels, non-DoD government agencies, U.S. offshore oil platforms and NATO). The pertinent findings are: (1) In the case of U.S.-based organizations and non-DoD government agencies, no formal agreements or arrangements are required, beyond the issuance of the approved procedures by normal agencies (FAA, MarAd); (2) Formal agreements will be required between the U.S. and its NATO allies; (3) Total elapsed time from the initiation to initial operation of the WCAN II system, including NATO communications, is estimated to be 24 months; (4) U.S.-based organizations can be implemented in fourteen months; (5) The estimated total cost to implement WCAN II is $400,000; (6) Annual cost to maintain WCAN II including semi-annual testing is estimated to be $1,500 for additional telecommunications services and 80 manhours for government telecommunications personnel. In summary, it appears that the time and cost to implement WCAN II are insignificant when compared to the benefits to be obtained from a worldwide crisis alerting system. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA098644
Entities
People
- E. C. Straub
- F. A. Winkler
- J. F. Holmes
Organizations
- ARINC