Lease Versus Buy Decision Making in the Navy's Satellite Communications Systems

Abstract

This thesis provides a general analysis of the United States (U.S.) Navy's lease versus buy decision model in the satellite communications systems. It also examines the Leased Satellite (LEASAT) and the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Follow-on satellites. It gives general background information on lease versus buy decision in both the public and private sectors. It evaluates the inputs affecting the lease/purchasing decision, particularly the tax inducement and tax regulations affection lease/buy decisions in the U.S. satellite communications sector. However, the analysis shows that cost considerations do not always receive top priority. Technical sophistication and risk, managerial considerations, and cash flow implications are among the other factors considered in lease/buy analyses. Keywords: Word processing; Text processing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA212592

Entities

People

  • Faruk Engin

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Satellites
  • Communication Systems
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Economic Analysis
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Governments
  • Management Personnel
  • Money
  • Satellite Communications
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites