(3) use 1975 dollars. This learning curve consideration establishes quantitative cost goals that are important in implementing objective H3. The microwave figure of merit for development cost was $62K/lb. The MPTS-OTF learning ratios for key subsystems were: Subarray Cost Multiplier = 2. 15 (64 units vs. 1670 units) Amplitron Cost Multiplier = 2. 88 (15,876 units vs. 1,442,000 units). Demonstration that multipliers of this sort actually hold is a key aspect of the test program to build confidence in operational system estimates. This also holds for the structures and in particular for the orbital assembly operations which can be major cost contributors. A summary of the MPTS Orbital Test Program is given in Figure 14-17. ♦ It can be seen that a major part of the cost is the Shuttle launch costs. A management and integration charge of 40 percent has been applied to the nonShuttle costs. This would be for the prime or integrating contractor role and responsibility. A 20 percent contingency is placed on the final figures. The critical technology (ground based part of flight test program) schedule is shown in Figure 14-18 and the flight test schedule has been shown in Figure 14-5. The time phased ROM cost projection based on these schedules is summarized in Figure 14-19. The Arecibo upgrading is included in the ionosphere technology portion at an estimated cost of $11M.
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