Multivariable parametric cost model for ground-based telescopes

被引:5
作者
Stahl, HP [1 ]
Rowell, GH [1 ]
Reese, G [1 ]
Byberg, A [1 ]
机构
[1] NASA, George C Marshall Space Flight Ctr, Huntsville, AL 35812 USA
来源
MODELING AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING FOR ASTRONOMY | 2004年 / 5497卷
关键词
cost modeling; segmentation factor; ground telescopes;
D O I
10.1117/12.552167
中图分类号
P1 [天文学];
学科分类号
0704 ;
摘要
A parametric cost model for ground-based telescopes is developed using multi-variable statistical analysis of both engineering and performance parameters. While diameter continues to be the dominant cost driver, diffraction limited wavelength is found to be a secondary driver. Other parameters such as radius of curvature were examined. The model includes an explicit factor for primary mirror segmentation and/or duplication (i.e. multi-telescope phased-array systems). Additionally, single variable models based on aperture diameter were derived.
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页码:173 / 180
页数:8
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