Multivariable parametric cost model for ground-based telescopes

H. Philip Stahl; Ginger Holmes Rowell; Gayle Reese; Alicia Byberg

doi:10.1117/12.552167

16 September 2004 Multivariable parametric cost model for ground-based telescopes

H. Philip Stahl, Ginger Holmes Rowell, Gayle Reese, Alicia Byberg

Proceedings Volume 5497, Modeling and Systems Engineering for Astronomy; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552167
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2004, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Abstract

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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H. Philip Stahl, Ginger Holmes Rowell, Gayle Reese, and Alicia Byberg "Multivariable parametric cost model for ground-based telescopes", Proc. SPIE 5497, Modeling and Systems Engineering for Astronomy, (16 September 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552167

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