Title :
Cost and budget estimation for DoD ATE test program set acquisition and life cycle costs
Author :
Robinson, Thomas ; Smith, Hugh
Author_Institution :
CASS Offload Team, Naval Aviation Depot, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Abstract :
Several software models and utilities have evolved during the last 10 years to calculate consistent, quantitative, and objective Test Program Set (TPS) cost estimates for the Naval Air Systems Command. A historical overview of these methods and utilities, together with lessons learned on the CASS program, are identified and discussed in depth. One of the latest TPS cost estimation tools will also be presented. Finally, projections are offered on how these tools will evolve over the next 5 years, along with how current and enhanced features will support the acquisition, deployment, and life-cycle maintenance costs of CASS and the next generation ATS Test Program Sets
Keywords :
automatic test equipment; automatic test software; cost-benefit analysis; life cycle costing; military avionics; software cost estimation; software maintenance; software tools; CASS program; DoD ATE TPS; TPS acquisition costs; TPS cost estimates; Windows environment; budget estimation; consolidated automated support system; cost estimation tools; interface test adapter; legacy TPS; life-cycle maintenance costs; next generation ATS TPS; software models; statistical TPS cost forecast; Aging; Automatic testing; Contracts; Costs; Life estimation; Life testing; Read only memory; Software testing; System testing; US Department of Defense;
Conference_Titel :
AUTOTESTCON '99. IEEE Systems Readiness Technology Conference, 1999. IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5432-X
DOI :
10.1109/AUTEST.1999.800416
