Overview
NASA’s Space Operations Cost Model (SOCM) study team is currently developing a
suite of tools to estimate space mission operations costs for future NASA projects. The
estimating methodology is based on a mix of parametric estimating relationships derived
from collected data and constructive approaches capturing assessments of advanced
technology impacts and reflecting experience from current mission planning teams. The
study team includes cost, technical, and programmatic experts from each NASA Center.
At completion, SOCM will include modules for:
- Planetary and Earth Orbiting robotic science missions
- Orbiting Space Facilities
- Launch/Transportation Systems
- Human Spaceflight (Lunar/Mars) missions
Currently, SOCM Version 1.0 is available covering Planetary and Earth Orbiting robotic
science missions. This version follows more than 10 rapid prototypes, each incorporating
feedback collected from the previous version user community. The model estimates
post-launch Mission Operations & Data Analysis (MO&DA) staffing and cost
requirements and includes cost relationships for several Space Operations Management
Office (SOMO) services (tracking network costs and others).
System Requirements
- MS Windows 95 or later
- MS Excel 97 or later (PC only - Mac version will be finished and available soon)
Download
To download SOCM Version 1.0, click on the link below and save the file
(SOCM_Installer.exe) to your hard disk.
Download SOCM Version 1.0 (2.37Mb)
Run SOCM_Installer.exe to unzip the files. Then run the file called setup.exe to
install the model. Follow the install program directions to install the model on your
system.
To run the program, select Version 1.0 from the Windows Start menu
(Start-Programs-Socm-Version 1.0). Full help menus and support documentation are
accessible from the SOCM program menus. Although this version is only compatible with MS
Excel 97 (or later) for PC systems, a Macintosh version will be made available soon.
Contact
To register your version, receive notices when updates are available, or if you have
any comments/questions, contact:
Mark K. Jacobs
SAIC
Phone: 813-839-5476
mark.k.jacobs@cpmx.saic.com
Feedback is greatly appreciated. The quality of the current version has been strongly
influenced by the model user community. |
