Computerization of M712 155mm Projectile (Copperhead) Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) and Development of In-House Cost Estimate Modeling Capability

摘要

The products of this contractual effort have been a computerized M712 155mm Projectile (Copperhead) program Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) model (delivered separately), an operating personal computer system and an in-house capability to develop and use this and similar cost estimating models. This model was constructed using the contractor's computer which was not the same as the one later purchased for the Army. There was, however, considerable compatibility between the two so that updating of the model and its conversion to the new system was relatively simple to accomplish. The model was developed using a Kaypro II personal computer with the following features and supportware: 64K bytes random access memory, transportable, Control Program for Microcomputers (CP/M) operating system, double density, single sided dual disk drives (390K bytes), Okidata model 93 dot matrix printer, and Supercalc spreadsheet software.