LIFE CYCLE (LCC) ORIENTED FOR NAVAL AIRCRAFT

The primary task output of Phase I will be the formulation of a LCC Model Requirements Specification describing the approach to be used in Phase II to develop a flexible, meaningful PC-based LCC model particularly sensitive to the Navy Aircraft Carrier application. The model specification will embody the results of extensive research into the carrier application, existing LCC models, and input data availability. It will use the best features of the existing models and new capabilities, such as Monte Carlo simulation for sensitivity analyses and graphical presentation of results for ease of decision making. The bottom line will be a tool for cost control on future Navy Aircraft Carrier applications.