Life cycle cost of military displays

Military displays are subjected to rugged environments and are required to last for many years in service. Life cycle cost comparisons can be made between various display technologies that provide essential acquisition data. Reliability, maintainability and the support strategy influence the downstream costs to the government and the display supplier. Statistical simulation techniques can be used to predict life cycle cost components. Technical analyses of life cycle cost drivers early in the display development are critical to controlling life cycle cost.