Analysis of orbital system logistics in the cis-lunar space with particular consideration of life cycle costs

Physics

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

Cislunar Space, Manned Space Flight, Orbit Transfer Vehicles, Orbital Servicing, Space Logistics, Space Station Payloads, Space Transportation System, Columbus Space Station, European Space Programs, Extravehicular Activity, Geosynchronous Orbits, Intravehicular Activity, Lunar Orbits, Reusable Spacecraft, Space Station Power Supplies

Scientific paper

An attempt to define and analyze the concept of 'logistics of space operation centers' in an infrastructure scenario is presented. A logistics system was designed, which is strongly linked to the transportation system used. A narrow relation between operations in a space operation center and the transport model considered was established. Typical space transportation system designs were adapted and integrated in the logistics/life cycle cost model. A space operation center was conceived from general equations for calculation of module masses of rockets and from the NEPTUN booster project. A simulation model with a mass model, operation model and life cycle cost model was developed for evaluation of life cycle costs of a space operation center. Calculation results give reference costs for exploitation of orbital stations and requirements on space operation center service achievements. These results allow a relation between operations at space operation centers and transportation systems in an orbital infrastructure to be established from a logistic point of view. A sensitivity analysis shows that input parameters must be carefully chosen, because a minimal variation can very strongly modify the results.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Analysis of orbital system logistics in the cis-lunar space with particular consideration of life cycle costs does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Analysis of orbital system logistics in the cis-lunar space with particular consideration of life cycle costs, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Analysis of orbital system logistics in the cis-lunar space with particular consideration of life cycle costs will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1051257

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.