Methodology Underlying COSTCASTER, A Cost-Prediction and Trade-Off Model for Air Force Ground C-E Equipment.

Abstract

COSTCASTER is a cost-prediction and trade-off model currently under development by Desmatics, Inc. for the Air Force Office of VAMOSC (Visibility and Management of Operating and Support Costs). The model is designed for use as a decision aid in determining whether to modify, replace, or retain items of Air Force ground communications-electronics (C-E) equipment at the Type-Model-Series level. This report discusses the mathematical and statistical methodology underlying the COSTCASTER model. Keywords: Cost prediction; Trade-off analysis; O&S (Operating and Support) Costs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA155369

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  • D. E. Smith
  • G. J. Zunic
  • J. G. Levine
  • K. C. Burns
  • R. L. Gardner

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  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Cost Estimates
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  • Life Cycle Costs
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  • Microelectronics