Life Cycle Cost Analyses of Dayboard Systems

Abstract

This report presents life cycle cost analyses on 13 possible dayboard systems. A dayboard system consists of the combination of backing, adhesive, and properly colored substrate necessary to construct navigational signs for the U. S. Coast Guard's aids-to-navigation system. Total dayboard construction costs are estimated for each system. These costs - combined with maintenance and repair costs - are projected for a 10 year period (1992-2001) assuming a 10% discount factor. Net present values (NPV) of each system are compared and range from $3.0M to $9.7M. The present system's NPV is $6.1M. Considering only construction costs, potential savings of a long life dayboard range from $150, 000 to $580,000 per year. Supporting cost data and detailed cost calculations are included for each system in the Appendix. The results of these analyses - together with information from a separate technical evaluation of dayboard materials - will aid in selecting the most cost effective dayboard system for the U.S. Coast Guard. Keywords: Life cycle costs, Dayboard, Aids to navigation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA225936

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  • Robert L. Mercado

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