Guidelines and Metrics for Assessing Space System Cost Estimates

Abstract

This handbook is designed to help analysts assess cost estimates of space systems. It assumes that the reader understands common cost analysis methodologies but has limited experience with space systems. Its objective is to give the analyst tasked with reviewing an estimate information to help accomplish the following tasks: Plan the review. Identify the key programmatic, technical, and cost data needed, along with suggested sources. Highlight common issues to investigate. Provide typical cost ranges for components of relevant historical space programs. This handbook also supplements the AFCAA s spacecraft training course by focusing on cost analysis implications of the systems and processes covered in the course.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA476642

Entities

People

  • Bernard Fox
  • Brien Alkire
  • Kevin Brancato

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Engineers
  • Heat Pipes
  • Management Personnel
  • Measurement
  • Safety Equipment
  • Satellite Buses
  • Solar Cells
  • Space Transportation
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Orbits
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

Readers

  • Library and Information Science
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Technology Areas

  • Space