Cost growth characterization is a critical factor for effective cost risk analysis and project planning. This study analyzed low level budget changes in Jet Propulsion Laboratory-managed space science missions, which occurred during the development of the project. The data was then curve fit, according to cost distribution categories, to provide a reference set of distribution parameters with sufficient granularity to effectively model cost growth in robotic space science missions.
Distribution of Cost Growth in Robotic Space Science Missions
NASA Cost Symposium, Denver, Colorado, July 17-19, 2007 ; 2007 ; Denver, CO, United States
2007-07-17
Conference paper
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English