Selection of Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicle Using Expected Value Analysis
Selection of launchvehicle for a geostationary satellite is an important decision for satelliteoperators. Depending on only to the cost of the launcher may result unexpectedconsequences. Lifetime of the satellite is determined by the orbit parametersof the launcher. Success probability of the launch...
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| Language: | English |
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Sakarya University
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Sakarya Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/477619 |
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| Summary: | Selection of launchvehicle for a geostationary satellite is an important decision for satelliteoperators. Depending on only to the cost of the launcher may result unexpectedconsequences. Lifetime of the satellite is determined by the orbit parametersof the launcher. Success probability of the launcher can be deducedstatistically by previous launches or using the insurance rate of the marketfor the selected launcher. Insurancerate will be used in this study, which is also added to the cost of thesatellite project besides satellite and launcher costs. Design life time ofcommunication satellites are currently 15 years, means that manufacturerwarrant the operation of the satellite for 15 years via performance incentiveor warranty payback mechanisms. But satellites continue to generate revenuesduring their maneuver lifetime, which is more than 15 years. Expected valueanalysis is a powerful tool to include probabilistic nature of satelliteprojects. Satellite and launch costs, insurance rate and lifetime parameterswill be utilized in expected value analysis to be able to select the bestlauncher for a given satellite program. |
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| ISSN: | 2147-835X |