The High Power Device Tester Addition to Cass: A Life Cycle Cost Analysis

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Abstract:

This thesis is a Life Cycle Cost LCC evaluation of the proposed acquisition of a High Power Device Tester HPDT to increase the capabilities of the Consolidated Automated Support System CASS. It develops a LCC model for HPDT and the applicable existing ATE. The LCC model results are compared and evaluated for performance based on the Net Present Value of the annual and cumulative funding outlays. Its conclusions are that HPDT will be cost beneficial over the existing ATE and will lead to great savings in aviation support costs. These cost savings however, are vulnerable to technology growth induced obsolescence and program introduction decisions. Such decisions include delays in implementation which will cause continued support of the higher cost systems. Delays in off loading the existing ATE also affect the cost effectiveness of the HPDT and may result in costly support of both systems.

Author(s):
Farnum, Phillip H.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0071

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.6_Engineering
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*TEST EQUIPMENT, *LIFE CYCLE COSTS, HIGH POWER, AUTOMATION, ACQUISITION, SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, ELECTRONIC SUPPORT MEASURES, OBSOLESCENCE, SAVINGS, DESIGN CRITERIA, MAINTAINABILITY, RADAR, COST EFFECTIVENESS, THESES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
*HPDT(HIGH POWER DEVICE TESTER), CASS(CONSOLIDATED AUTOMATED SUPPORT SYSTEM)
Report Date:
1994 Jun 01