Simulation model cost database

摘要

Simulation-based acquisition (SBA) is a robust, collaborative use of modeling and simulation (M&S) technologies that are integrated across acquisition phases and programs. Our research goal is to quantitatively show the benefits from M&S in SBA. To that end, we should consider costs arisen from the use of M&S in SBA, e.g., development costs related with M&S. This paper presents a simulation model cost database where simulation models developed, their development costs, and sizes are stored in. Based on these data, our database with a model query processor would be able to estimate development costs of models to be developed at the very early stage of, or before, an acquisition program.