Cost Benefit Analysis for Human Effectiveness Research: Distributed Mission Training-Aircrew
Abstract
Human Systems IAC was asked to perform the preliminary steps associated with assessing the costs and benefits of replacing the existing distributed mission training - aircrew (DMT-A) visual display system with the 20/20 Immersive Display System. This report details the process and results that emerged from the first three steps of an eight step process; assess current environment, perform gap analysis and identify investment alternatives. It also outlines the remaining five steps that would need to be performed in order to complete a full cost benefit analysis (CBA). Based on the information available, the DMT-A program is an effective tool for training pilots to work as a team. The gap analysis illustrates that some of the visual display resolution requirements are not being met and an upgrade may be needed. A potential upgrade to the status quo visual display system is the 20/20 Immersive Display System. The next steps to determining whether a new display system is warranted would be to assess the detailed costs and benefits associated with each display system. In addition, an evaluation of sensitivity and risk would need to be accomplished. Following that, the net value analysis of the investment alternatives would determine which was the preferred investment alternative.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA398066
Entities
People
- Michael E. Rench
- Sharon Johnson