The questions of (1) whether or not NASA should support the further development of space communications technology, and, if so, (2) which technology's support should be given the highest priority are addressed. Insofar as the issues deal principally with resource allocation, an economics perspective is adopted. The resultant cost benefit methodology utilizes the net present value concept in three distinct analysis stages to evaluate and rank those technologies which pass a qualification test based upon probable (private sector) market failure. User-preference and technology state-of-the-art surveys were conducted (in 1975) to form a data base for the technology evaluation. The program encompassed near-future technologies in space communications earth stations and satellites, including the noncommunication subsystems of the satellite 9(station keeping, electrical power system, etc.). Results of the research program include confirmation of the applicability of the methodology as well as a list of space communications technologies ranked according to the estimated net present value of their support (development) by NASA. (Author)


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    Titel :

    Cost Benefit Analysis of Space Communications Technology: Volume 1: Executive Summary


    Beteiligte:
    L. D. Holland (Autor:in) / P. G. Sassone (Autor:in) / J. J. Gallagher (Autor:in) / S. L. Robinette (Autor:in) / F. H. Vogler (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1976


    Format / Umfang :

    31 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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