A Business Case Analysis for Upgrading the Current Aerial Reconnaissance Low Fleet to the Q400 Aircraft

Abstract

This report identifies the potential benefits and costs of upgrading the current fleet of DHC-7 aircraft to the Q400. We accomplish this through conducting an analysis of the Army's current operational mission sets, the projected life cycle costs of each aircraft, and the alternative courses of action. In addition, we utilize value engineering and feedback analysis tools to support the recommendations and findings. Once complete, the final product from this research could become part of a future aerial requirements packet for the Aerial Common Sensors (ACS) program. The Aerial Reconnaissance and Exploitation Sensors (ARES) program office, located at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD will receive the results of the research identifying the financial and performance benefits of purchasing the Q400.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA556717

Entities

People

  • Adam Moodie
  • Daniel Ramos

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Reconnaissance
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Business Administration
  • Commercial Aviation
  • Engineering
  • Ground Moving Target Indicators
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Military Aircraft
  • Reconnaissance
  • Surveillance
  • Value Engineering
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Business

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.