Accession Number:
ADA139982
Title:
Cost Estimation of Naval Ship Acquisition.
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Corporate Author:
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1983-12-01
Pagination or Media Count:
130.0
Abstract:
The acquisition of major weapon systems is an extremely complex process involving interrelationships between a number of organizations. This thesis presents a general procedure and develops parametric cost estimate for Naval ship acquisition cost. Two different models are developed, one a 9-subsystem model, the other a single total cost model. The models were developed using the linear least squares regression technique with MINITAB statistical program on a data base of Destroyer type ships built in 1954-1966. A comparison of these two estimates with the existing RMC models estimate was examined for Patrol Frigate construction data. The 9-subsystem estimate could be compared favorably with the RMC model cost estimate. Author
Descriptors:
- *Cost estimates
- *Naval vessels
- *Shipbuilding
- Acquisition
- Statistical analysis
- Least squares method
- Linear regression analysis
- Cost models
- Mathematical models
- Construction
- Ships
- Frigates
- Patrol craft
- Destroyers
- Parameters
- Physical properties
- Structural engineering
- Cost effectiveness
- Economic analysis
- Naval research
- Theses
Subject Categories:
- Economics and Cost Analysis
- Marine Engineering