Design and operations technologies - Integrating the piecesAs major elements of life-cycle costs (LCC) having critical impacts on the initiation and utilization of future space programs, the areas of vehicle design and operations are reviewed in order to identify technology requirements. Common to both areas is the requirement for efficient integration of broad, complex systems. Operations technologies focus on the extension of space-based capabilities and cost reduction through the combination of innovative design, low-maintenance hardware, and increased manpower productivity. Design technologies focus on computer-aided techniques which increase productivity while maintaining a high degree of flexibility which enhances creativity and permits graceful design changes.
Document ID
19790050689
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Eldred, C. H. (NASA Langley Research Center Advanced Technology Group, Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 79-0858
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Advanced Technology for Future Space Systems