[AR] Re: Testing Scaling Law

  • From: Ed LeBouthillier <codemonky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: arocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 10:31:09 -0700 (GMT-07:00)


Yes, scaling tends to be a step function (e.g., Shuttle costs were a
smooth function of flight rate, until you had to add facilities, like
pads).

So, maybe a more complicated costing (effort) model is needed than a simple 
cube law.

Thanks.

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