A Methodology for Assessing Technology Trade-Offs of Space-Based Radar Concepts.
Abstract
A methodology is developed to aid a decision maker in assessing the technology trade-offs for space system concepts. A review of systems engineering and the tools of operations research shows that the analytic hierarchy process provides a suitable basis for this methodology. The possible concept options that fall under the overall space-based radar concept are representative of the multiple trade-offs inherent in planning for future space systems. Many of the technology issues appropriate to space-based radar concepts are presented to establish a foundation for the methodology. The proposed methodology exposes the three phases of the analytic hierarchy process and how they interact to provide an overall priority for a selected number of concept options. Particular emphasis is placed on the division of the decision process according to a decision hierarchy and a support hierarchy. A key feature of such an approach is its compatibility with the format and terminology of the Military Space Systems Technology Plan developed by the Air Force Space Technology Center. (Thesis)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA172529
Entities
People
- John E. Puffenbarger
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology