Accession Number:

ADA056102

Title:

AFSATCOM Life Cycle Cost Model,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

MITRE CORP BEDFORD MA

Personal Author(s):

• James, J. H.
• Stein, W. M.

Report Date:

1978-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

150.0

Abstract:

A Life Cycle Cost LCC mathematical model has been developed for the Air Force Satellite Communications System AFSATCOM. The model under FORTRAN program name SITELCC has been used in various tradeoff analyses involving acquisition costs, operation and support costs, and system performance. The AFSATCOM LCC Model provides for three echelons of maintenance, for communications terminal configurations of black boxes which may differ from base to base, and for reliability data which is a function of operating environment. In addition to LCC, the model calculates terminal availability as a result of initial sparing levels computed. This report presents the detailed structure of the model. A description of the output reports with illustration from a sample model run is included. Author

Descriptors:

• *COST MODELS
• *LOGISTICS
• *LIFE CYCLE COSTS
• *COMMUNICATION SATELLITES
• MAINTENANCE
• MATHEMATICAL MODELS
• AIR FORCE
• REPAIR

Subject Categories:

• Economics and Cost Analysis

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE