Prototype Implementation of COSTCASTER. A Cost-Prediction and Trade-Off Model for Air Force Ground C-E Equipment.
Abstract
This report describes the prototype version of COSTCASTER, a cost-prediction and trade-off model being developed by Desmatics, Inc. under Air Force Contract No. F33600-82-C-0466. COSTCASTER is intended for use as a decision aid in determining whether to modify, replace or retain Air Force ground Communications-Electronics (C-E) equipment. Specifically, the COSTCASTER computer programs developed by Desmatics are designed to provide the user with forecasts of future O&S costs at the TMS level and estimates of savings associatives with potential modification/replacement decisions. These forecasts of future O&S costs at the TMS level and estimates of savings associated with potential modification/replacement decisions. These forecasts will be based on historical O&S cost data obtained from the C-E subsystem of the Air Force VAMOSC system. The methodology underlying COSTCASTER is described in detail in Desmatics Technical Report No. 118-4 (1). Section II of this report discusses the role of COSTCASTER, the status of the data base, and the program inputs and outputs. Section III shows how COSTCASTER might be used to perform trade-off analysis on an actual TMS and provides sample program outputs. Section IV provides a description of the program logic for the interactive module. The source listing of the interactive portion of the program is given in the appendix. The programs described in this report are prototypes developed to demonstrate the feasibility of implementing the COSTCASTER methodology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA161636
Entities
People
- Dennis E. Smith
- Gregory J. Zunic
- Kevin C. Burns
- Robert L. Gardner