This seminar is the only all-inclusive source of information on the methods for understanding, managing and designing cost-driven launch vehicle systems. The instruction provides a practical introduction to economy-driven space transportation. Emphasis is on using cost models and tools to determine optimum economic space mission solutions. The course gives balanced coverage on the economic, technical and political motivation behind current and future space transportation initatives. Insight into how alternative infrastructures have evolved under different conditions is illustrated by comparing Western with former Soviet strategies and methods. Rival concepts for more economical launch vehicle systems are carefully examined for the reality of their claims. Streamlined methodlogies and strategies are discussed. The impacts of safety, reliability and dependability on mission economy are examined. graphical display of results. The applications will be tailored to the interests of the attendees.
ATI Reducing Space Launch Cost Professional Development Technical Training Short Course
1. Professional Development Short Course On:
Reducing Space Launch Cost
Instructor:
Edward L. Keith
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2. Reducing Space Launch Cost
Applying Better, Faster & Cheaper to Launch Vehicle Missions
SUMMARY
This seminar is the only all-inclusive source of
information on the methods for understanding, managing
and designing cost-driven launch vehicle systems. The
instruction provides a practical introduction to economy-
driven space transportation. Emphasis is on using cost COURSE OUTLINE
models and tools to determine optimum economic space
mission solutions. The course gives balanced coverage on 1. The Problems and How We Got Here. What if anything is wrong
the economic, technical and political motivation behind with the current system? What is the interaction of reliability,
current and future space transportation initatives. Insight availability, and safety on mission economy.
into how alternative infrastructures have evolved under 2. What Has Been Done To Solve the Problem and can the
different conditions is illustrated by comparing Western with
Problem be Solved? Many options such as ALS, NLS, Spacelifter,
former Soviet strategies and methods. Rival concepts for
and NASP have been explored, but none have borne fruit. How can we
more economical launch vehicle systems are carefully
avoid making costly mistakes in the future? Russian methods will be
examined for the reality of their claims. Streamlined
examined.
methodlogies and strategies are discussed. The impacts of
safety, reliability and dependability on mission economy are 3. Why Are Costs So High? What is it about space transportation
examined. operations that make them so expensive? The concept of learning curve,
order quantity, economics of scale and special handling will be
addressed.
4. Cost Model Analysis. The uses and abuses of cost models. The
TRANSCOST model will be examined for lessons in economic
INSTRUCTOR development and fabrication.
Edward L. Keith, is a multi-discipline Launch Vehicle 5. Using Tools to Determine the Outcome. Strategies, based on Cost
System Engineer, specializing in integration of launch Models, for minimum cost design will continue. Strategies to minimize
vehicle technology, design, modeling and business the life cycle costs will be examined.
strategies. He is an independent consultant, writer and 6. Existing Launch Vehicles and Next-Generation Alternatives.
teacher of rocket system technology. He is The technology and economically of the existing fleet of domestic and
experienced in launch vehicle operations, design, foreign launch vehicles will be discussed. The economic basis for the
next-generation space transportation vehicles will be examined.
testing, business analysis, risk reduction, modeling,
7. Expendable and Reusable Launch Vehicle Economics. Key
safety and reliability. Mr. Keith's experience extends
economic and technical drivers of expendable and reusable launch
to both reusable and expendable launch vehicles, as vehicles are identified. Strategies for economic implementation are
well as to both solid and liquid rocket systems. Mr. examined.
Keith has designed complete rocket engines, rocket 8. The Significance of Performance. What is the significance of
vehicles, small propulsion systems, and composite engine performance, propellant density and number of stages?
propellant tank systems, especially designed for low 9. The Role of Single Stage to Orbit. What technology is needed for
cost, as a propulsion and launch vehicle engineer. His an SSTO? What do cost models say about SSTO concepts. Are they
travels have taken him to Russia, China, Australia and practical, economical and technically?
other launch operations centers throughout the world. 10. Launch Site Operational Economics. What economics are
Mr. Keith has worked the Space Launch Initiative and available to make launch operations less expensive.
the Liquid Fly-Back Booster programs for Boeing, 11. Safety and Reliability Issues. Can launch vehicles be made safer,
originated the Scorpius Program for Microcosm, more reliable and be more economic at the same time?
worked on the Brilliant Eyes and the Advanced Solid 12. The Space Transportation Market. How does the cost of space
Rocket Motor Programs for Rockwell and worked on transportation affect overall space mission technology, operations
the Aerojet Launch Detection Satellite program. He and economics? Evidence of inelastic demand will be provided.
also has 13-years of government experience including 13. The Effects of the Procurement System. The implications of
five years working launch operations at Vandenberg government procurement in an inelastic market are examined. The
AFB. Mr. Keith has written 18 technical papers on rewards and punishment stimulus will be explored.
various aspects of low cost space transportation over 14. Private Investment, Privatization, and Low-Cost Space
the last decade. Transportation. The issue of space transportation investment will
be covered. How will business be done differently if private space
transportation is to succeed?
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