COSTCASTER, Cost-Prediction and Trade-Off Model for Air Force Ground C-E Equipment: Microcomputer Feasibility Study.

Abstract

COSTCASTER is a computer-based system developed by Desmatics, Inc. for the U.S. Air Force. It purpose is to aid in making economic decisions regarding replacement, modification, or retention of Air Force ground communciations-electronic equipments. This report describes the development and future implementation of a microcomputer-based COSTCASTER prototype developed in Lotus 1-2-3 on a Zenith Z-100 computer. Keywords: Cost prediction; Trade-off analysis; VAMOSC; Microcomputers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA161294

Entities

People

  • Donna A. Clark
  • Gregory J. Zunic

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Database Management Systems
  • Databases
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Language
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Models
  • Personal Computers
  • Programming Languages
  • Prototypes
  • Standards
  • Statistical Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics