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Cost Estimation and Control for Flight SystemsGood program management practices, cost analysis, cost estimation, and cost control for aerospace flight systems are interrelated and depend upon each other. The best cost control process cannot overcome poor design or poor systems trades that lead to the wrong approach. The project needs robust Technical, Schedule, Cost, Risk, and Cost Risk practices before it can incorporate adequate Cost Control. Cost analysis both precedes and follows cost estimation -- the two are closely coupled with each other and with Risk analysis. Parametric cost estimating relationships and computerized models are most often used. NASA has learned some valuable lessons in controlling cost problems, and recommends use of a summary Project Manager's checklist as shown here.
Document ID
20020050339
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Hammond, Walter E.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Vanhook, Michael E.
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2002
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Meeting Information
Meeting: Propulsion for Space Transportation of the XX1st Century
Location: Versailles
Country: France
Start Date: May 13, 2002
End Date: May 17, 2002
Sponsors: Snecma Moteurs Palais des Congres, Association Aeronautique et Astronautique de France, ISU, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales, European Space Agency
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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