Bayesian framework for assessing the value of scientific space systems: Value of information approach with application to earth science spacecraft

Acta Astronautica

Volumn 84, Issue , 2013, Pages 24-35

  Brathwaite, Joy ^a   Saleh, Joseph H ^b  

^a INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES   (United States)

^b Georgia Institute of Technology   (United States)

Author keywords

Bayesian framework; Information value; Spacecraft design; Unpriced system

Indexed keywords

BAYESIAN FRAMEWORKS; ECONOMIC MODELS; GULF OF MEXICO; INFORMATION SOURCES; INFORMATION VALUE; LIFECYCLE COSTS; MINIMUM INFORMATION; OIL-RIGS; PAYLOAD INSTRUMENTS; PROBABILITY MODELS; PROGRAM MANAGER; QUALITY OF INFORMATION; SOURCE TO SINKS; SPACE SYSTEM; SPACECRAFT DESIGN; TRADE SPACE; UNPRICED SYSTEM; VALUE OF INFORMATION;

EARTH SCIENCES; SPACECRAFT; VIDEO ON DEMAND;

DESIGN;

EID: 84870209960     PISSN: 00945765     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2012.10.036     Document Type: Article

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