A discussion of the implications and problems associated with the use of cost-benefit techniques is presented. Knowledge of these problems is useful in the structure of a decision making process. A methodology of cost-benefit analysis is presented for the evaluation of space technology. The use of the methodology is demonstrated with an evaluation of ion thrusters for north-south stationkeeping aboard geosynchronous communication satellites. A critique of the concept of consumers surplus for measuring benefits is also presented. (Author)
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Space Technology
1976
26 pages
Report
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English
Cost-benefit analysis of space technology
TIBKAT | 1976
|Cost-benefit analysis of space technology
NTRS | 1976
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