An Analysis of Estimated Versus Actual Development Costs for an Electronics State-of-the-Art (SOA) Extension.

Abstract

This thesis is a case study that compares actual costs to estimated costs for a state-of-the-Art (SOA) extension. The Advanced Nuclear Gamma-Ray Spectrometer (ANGAS) program initiated by the Defense Advanced Research Project Office (DARPA) in conjunction with the Research and Development Division of Lockheed Missiles and Space Company (LMSC), Inc. is the subject of this case study. This thesis identifies: the original description of the technology extension; the methods used at Lockheed to develop SOA extension cost estimates; specific factors that helped and hindered accurate cost estimating and significant variances in cost and technological progress. Keywords: Cost estimating models; Technological measurement; Variance analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA188845

Entities

People

  • Raymond E. Berube

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Case Studies
  • Contract Proposals
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Gamma Rays
  • Manufacturing
  • Military Research
  • Personnel Management
  • Space Sciences
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Software Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space