Cost as an Independent Variable: Principles and Implementation

Abstract

Cost as an independent variable is a key tool in the thrust to reduce total ownership cost for defense systems. While the need for CAIV is driven by cost constraints success relies upon identification and use of viable performance cost schedule and risk "trade space." The Air Force has integrated CAIV concepts with those in the Reduction in Total Ownership Program (R=TOO) and has published a comprehensive guidebook for better understanding.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA487933

Entities

People

  • Allen L. Gotwald
  • David R. Graham
  • Mark S. Sobota
  • Michael A. Kaye

Organizations

  • Space Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Cost Reductions
  • Defense Systems
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Procurement
  • Program Management
  • Risk Management
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space