The simulation is controlled via a powerful user interface that allows selection and editing of data, running the simulation, analysis of results and a number of analysis tools, including risk analysis. The business processes are documented through interactive influence diagrams that are accessible via every input and output in the model. These diagrams ensure that OSCAM is not a black box; as a result the analyst can fully understand and can have confidence in the outputs generated by the model.
OSCAM Ship v8 is designed to be flexible so that it can be used to represent a wide range of Navy platforms. It is supported by VAMOSC-based data for in-service and historical platforms; as a result OSCAM can be used to develop a cost estimate for a new platform class by using an existing class as a baseline or using an analogy based on a variety of ship classes. OSCAM Ship v8 also provides a number of choices on the level of detail that is required to populate a data record. This allows OSCAM to be used early on in the development process and then to grow as the program matures to include a more detailed representation of the platform operations and support.
OSCAM Ship v8 represents a major enhancement on earlier versions of the model. The business processes represented by the simulation have been reviewed from first principals, and the user interface has been re-written to make it more intuitive and flexible. The enhancement incorporates lessons learned and feedback from OSCAM users and includes new options in OSCAM where previously work-arounds were found to be required.
A suite of tools is provided as part of the standard installations:

• OSCAM Ship v8 – the main tool that is used for developing input data, performing simulations and analysis of results.
• OSCAM Ship v8 PCT – Parametric Costing Tool that can be used to develop an OSCAM data record based on ship type and characteristics using regression analysis of existing ship classes.
• OSCAM Ship v8 DMT – Data Management Tool that allows platform level data for operational and intermediate level maintenance to be built up using a work breakdown structure of systems and sub-systems.
• OSCAM Ship v7 to v8 Conversion Tool – converts an OSCAM Ship v6 or v7 input data record into a format that can be loaded into OSCAM Ship v8.

OSCAM Ship v8 will be available to anyone who currently has access to OSCAM Navy Suite v7. A guide is available to help OSCAM Ship v7 users migrate to v8. More…

A series of automated tutorials have been created to provide a taste of the functionality to those who have not yet attended the training course, as well as a "how to..." reminder for those that have.
Six tutorials demonstrate worked examples, whilst a further two tutorials focus on data inputs and features that are new to OSCAM Ship v8. There is also a tutorial demonstrating a Conversion Tool which is available for converting OSCAM Ship v6 & v7 data records into Ship v8 data records. More…

OSCAM Ship v8 and historic data (derived from VAMOSC data) is available for download. A username and password is required for the download, which is provided on successful completion of the training course. Any patches and updates for OSCAM Ship v8 will also be available here. More…