Economics of Test Stand Renovation/Rebuilding

Abstract

This paper provides some background information related to space infrastructure, rocket propulsion and rocket engine testing and discusses some economic considerations in the renovation/rebuilding of rocket engine Test Stands 1D and 2A at Edwards AFB CA. Various means used to minimize renovation/re-building costs and schedule are discussed as is the current state of the commercial rocket launch business.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 29, 2003
Accession Number
ADA417217

Entities

People

  • David Harder

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Ball Valves
  • Contracts
  • Economics
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Liquid Oxygen
  • Measurement
  • Propellants
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rocket Propulsion
  • Rockets
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Stands

Readers

  • Aerospace Research.
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space