Space Systems Cost Study

Abstract

The objective was to develop a methodology and automated database/ model that would enable DARPA to evaluate low cost satellite programs and appropriate cost reduction approaches. The methodology and results are based on a point conceptual design. For the government to see the appropriate time phased impact, the parametric group recommends that when Lightsat is awarded, an actual characterization be generated and the characterization live with the design and build life cycle. Real-time adjustments and decisions (cost and schedule) can be implemented from DARPASS data to arrive at the lowest possible program cost.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA196024

Entities

People

  • Craig Mogensen
  • Doug Dilts

Organizations

  • Martin Marietta

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Battery Chargers
  • Contractors
  • Databases
  • Doppler Effect
  • Polystyrenes
  • Production Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Satellite Buses
  • Simulators
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Components
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Fixtures
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space