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Business Case Analysis of the Towed Gilder Air Launched System (TGALS)The Aerospace Corporation developed an integrated Business Case Analysis (BCA) model on behalf of the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). This model evaluated the potential profitability of the Towed Glider Air Launched System (TGALS) concept, under development at AFRC, identifying potential technical, programmatic, and business decisions that could improve its business viability. The model addressed system performance metrics; development, production and operation cost estimates; market size and product service positioning; pricing alternatives; and market share.
Document ID
20170008901
Acquisition Source
Armstrong Flight Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Webb, Darryl W. (Aerospace Corp. El Segundo, CA, United States)
Nguyen, McLinton B. (Aerospace Corp. El Segundo, CA, United States)
Seibold, Robert W. (Aerospace Corp. El Segundo, CA, United States)
Wong, Frank C. (Aerospace Corp. El Segundo, CA, United States)
Budd, Gerald D. (NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards, CA United States)
Date Acquired
September 21, 2017
Publication Date
September 12, 2017
Subject Category
Economics And Cost Analysis
Report/Patent Number
AFRC-E-DAA-TN46064
Report Number: AFRC-E-DAA-TN46064
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA SPACE and Astronautics Forum and Exposition (AIAA SPACE 2017)
Location: Orlando, FL
Country: United States
Start Date: September 12, 2017
End Date: September 14, 2017
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
TGALS

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