264 pgs, 2007, TransCost Systems 7.1 (Revised 2007)
ISBN TCS-TR-184

The TransCost models use historical project data from conventional launch systems and extrapolate it to future, reusable launch systems. This new edition has expanded its data base to comprise 40 years of international project costs.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Cost Engineering Principles and Cost Model Rationale
2. Development Cost or Non-Recurring Cost
3. Unit Production Cost or Recurring Cost
4. Ground and Flight Operations Cost
5. Cost per Flight (CpF) and Specific Transportation Cost and Life-Cycle Cost
6. Cost Engineering Applications/Examples
7. List of References, Literature