Accession Number:

ADA076981

Title:

A Study of Two Avionics Life Cycle Cost Models and Their Applicability in the Communications-Electronics-Meteorological Environment.

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Drobot ,Nicholas J.
• Johnson,Martin H.

Report Date:

1979-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

57.0

Abstract:

This study determines the applicability of Life Cycle Cost LCCLogistic Support Cost LSC models in the CEM environment. The scope of this study addresses two of the models identified LSC, PRICE with respect to three Air Force TACAN systems. A methodology is developed to evaluate each model baesd on the five desirable model characteristics availability of input data, validity, sensitivity, completeness, and documentation. The results presented are also framed within the above model characteristics. The most important model characteristic, validity, is accessed by comparison with an AFCS cost study of NAVAIDs equipment. Based on the methodology, the results indicate that both models are applicable in the present and future CEM environment.

Descriptors:

• *COST MODELS
• *LIFE CYCLE COSTS
• *TACAN
• AVIONICS
• LOGISTICS SUPPORT
• COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
• THESES
• FLOW CHARTING
• MILITARY PROCUREMENT
• NAVIGATIONAL AIDS

Subject Categories:

• Economics and Cost Analysis

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE