The purpose of this research was to develop parametric Design-to-Cost models for selected major subsystems of certain helicopters. This was accomplished by analyzing the relationships between historical production costs and certain design parameters which are available during the preliminary design phase of the life cycle. Several potential contributions are identified in the areas of academia, government, and industry. Application of the cost models will provide estimates beneficial to the government and DoD by allowing derivation of realistic Design-to-Cost estimates. In addition, companies in the helicopter industry will benefit by using the models for two key purposes: (1) optimizing helicopter design through cost-effective tradeoffs, and (2) justifying a proposal estimate.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc332254 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Gilliland, Johnny J. |
| Contributors | Bimmerle, Charles F., Spalding, John Barney |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | viii, 194 leaves : ill., Text |
| Rights | Public, Gilliland, Johnny J., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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