Optimization of System Maturity and Equivalent System Mass for Space Systems Engineering Management

Abstract

In the assessment of system's developmental maturity, metrics are used for making effective and efficient decisions. This paper introduces the combination of two metrics used in systems development, i.e. Systems Readiness Level (SRL) and Equivalent System Mass (ESM), in order to make a more informed decision in the developmental planning of Exploration Life Support Systems. We then expand upon this approach by utilizing an optimization model that seeks to maximize a system's readiness (i.e. SRL) given a budgetary allowance expressed in terms of ESM. We conclude with an articulation of this optimization model utilizing a generic space system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA548662

Entities

People

  • Brian Sauser
  • Bruce Sauser
  • Jose E Ramirez-Marquez
  • Romulo Magnaye
  • Weiping Tan

Organizations

  • Systems Engineering Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Algorithms
  • Business Administration
  • Complex Systems
  • Concurrent Engineering
  • Configuration Management
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Life Support Systems
  • Military Acquisition
  • Models
  • Optimization
  • Space Systems
  • System Of Systems
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Space