Space economics / edited by Joel S. Greenberg and Henry R. Hertzfeld.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Greenberg, Joel S.

Hertzfeld, Henry.

Series:

Progress in astronautics and aeronautics ; v. 144.

Progress in astronautics and aeronautics, 0079-6050 ; v. 144

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronautics--Economic aspects.

Astronautics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (453 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1992.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

If youre a scientist or engineer, this book is for you. Its clear explanations show how economic analysis and methodology help you make better program decisions. Through cost-estimating procedures and the use of economics in strategic planning and marketing, you'll see why applying economic analysis early in the design of a program will make later decisions easier and more informed.

Contents:

""Title""; ""Copyright""; ""Table of Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Introduction""; ""Chapter 1. Financial/Investment Considerations""; ""Financial/Investment Analysis""; ""Financing Space Projects""; ""Chapter 2. Cost Analysis""; ""Standard Cost Elements for Technology Programs""; ""Cost-Estimating Relationships for Space Programs""; ""Cost-Estimating Relationships: A DCAA Perspective""; ""Cost Estimating for Technology Programs""; ""Space System Life Cycle Cost and Availability Analysis""; ""Chapter 3. Benefit/Cost and Cost Effectiveness Models""

""Measuring Returns to Space Research and Development""""Measuring and Managing Spinoffs: The Case of the Spinoffs Generated by ESA programs""; ""Economics and Regulation of Space Activities""; ""Chapter 4. Economics of the Marketplace""; ""Remote Sensing""; ""Product and Service Pricing: Launch Vehicles""; ""Product/Service Pricing: Support Facilities (Space Facilities)""; ""Space Insurance""; ""Chapter 5. Relationship of Economics to Major Issues""; ""Commercial Development of Space: Government/Industry Relationship""; ""Economics of Strategic Planning""

""Remote Sensing: The Inconsistency of U.S. Space Policy""""Engineering Design and Decision Making""; ""Resource Allocation in the Congress""; ""Economic Issues Facing the United States in International Space Activities""; ""Author Index for Volume 144""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-60086-616-6

1-60086-397-3

OCLC:

922978841