Cost Metrics for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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CP_050928_Valerdi,Merrill,Maloney_AIAA.pdf
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Author(s)
Valerdi, Ricardo
Date Issued
September 26, 2005
Abstract
This paper aims to enhance the understanding of UAV cost metrics and their uses. The
paper is organized into three main areas: (1) overview of current approaches for aircraft, (2)
life cycle issues with UAV cost estimation, and (3) cost metrics and model approach as
applied to UAVs. As a result of this work we hope to provide a better understanding of the
cost factors influencing the recently publicized scrutiny of UAV cost overruns. More
importantly, we hope to begin the foundation for the development of Cost Estimating
Relationships (CERs) that can potentially lead to the development of a parametric cost
model for UAVs.
Subjects
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
cost metrics
cost estimating relationships (CERs)
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