Independent Cost Assessment for NASA’s Office of Aerospace Technology

Provided NASA with input during an assessment of nine programs through analysis of historical program data and project presentations. Developed an approach for future independent assessments that integrate cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance for advanced aerospace technology programs. (Ongoing to March 2004)

Analysis of Aeronautics and Space Policies and Programs Direct Support

Analyzed issues of interest to OSTP in conjunction with aeronautics and space-related programs, technologies, and national policies. Much of the work was expected to be of a direct-assistance nature and require diverse technical skills. This work supported OSTP’s decade-long leadership role in coordinating aeronautical and space policy issues within the Administration.

Business Options for Space Shuttle System Competitive Pricing

This project supported the NASA Office of Space Flight (OSF) by identifying options for privatizing the Space Shuttle Program (SSP) and providing a detailed evaluation of the comparative strengths and weaknesses of these options.

Publication:

• Report of the Space Shuttle Competitive Sourcing Task Force, 2003.

Analysis of Aviation Safety, Security, Efficiency and Environmental Impact

Analyzed issues of interest to OSTP in conjunction with aviation-related programs, technologies, and national policies dealing with the safety, security, efficiency and environmental impact of the nation's air transport system. The activities organized under this task were directly responsive to the needs of OSTP.

Publication:

• IP-212, Redirecting R&D in the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain, 2002.

Analytical Support to the International Space Station Management and Cost Evaluation (IMCE) Task Force’s Cost Analysis Support Team (CAST)

Supported the Cost Analysis Support Team of NASA’s IMCE Task Force by providing independent technical and financial analysis of the plans, budgets, and engineering strategies for the completion and operation of the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA Earth Science Enterprise Applications Division Strategic Planning

Analyses of Space Policies and Programs

Publication:

• DB-316-NASA/OSTP, The Earth Below: Purchasing Science Data and the Role of Public-Private Partnerships, 2000.

Commercial Remote Sensing: Metrics for Public-Private Partnerships

Using Commercial Resources for Mission to Planet Earth

Identify the current data policies, laws, and regulations that create barriers for Mission to Planet Earth (MTPE) scientists seeking to acquire data and services from the private sector.

Publication:

• DB-247-NASA/OSTP, Data Policy Issues and Barriers to Using Commercial Resources for Mission to Planet Earth, 1999.

FAA Enterprise Model, Phase I

Developed an Enterprise Model to aid the FAA in evaluating contribution of selected R, E & D and operational initiatives.

Federal R&D Investment Strategies for Satellite Technology

Examined the role of technology in maintaining "state of the art" satellite capabilities and reducing overall mission life cycle costs; particular attention was paid to small satellite NASA efforts.

Publication:

• MR-864-OSTP, The Cosmos on a Shoestring: Small Spacecraft for Space and Earth Science (Abstract)

Global Positioning System Policy Assessment

Assisted the NSTC and OSTP in assessing alternative policy objectives, opportunities, and vulnerabilities in GPS system.

Publication:

• MR-614-OSTP, The Global Positioning Satellite System: Assessing National Policies, 1995