Building Communications-Electronics Data Bases for CER (Cost Estimating Relationship) Development,

Abstract

This paper describes several related contractural efforts for the U.S. Army by Management Consulting & Research, Inc. (MCR) to build communications-electronics data bases for developing cost estimating relationships (CERs) and studying cost drivers. The evolutionary process of these efforts from raw to normalized cost and technical data is reviewed. The development of a generic work breakdown structure, enhancement of the Army's cost breakdown structure, and creation of a standard data format are discussed. The development of a user-friendly data base management system for storage and retrieval of data for CER development is described. Potential for a combined data base of over 165 systems and 400 generic components is discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 20, 1985
Accession Number
ADA162780

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  • George R. Kreisel

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  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Application Software
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Databases
  • Economic Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Information Systems
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Production Engineering
  • Radar
  • Regression Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • User Friendly

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  • Engineering

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  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Software Engineering.

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  • Microelectronics