Mitigating Contextual Uncertainties With Valuable Changeability Analysis in the Multi-Epoch Domain

Abstract

This paper details a method involving a series of metrics and visuals designed to assist in the determination of a single design or set of designs' valuable changeability in the multi-epoch domain of Epoch-Era Analysis (EEA). A brief introduction to the necessary concepts of EEA is included, with references for further information. Example application of these new metrics is provided in the form of a partial case study of a potential orbit-realigning space tug system. The metrics are demonstrated to give insight into the value added by changeability and the total value provided by changeability and robustness in tandem.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA559217

Entities

People

  • Adam M. Ross
  • Matthew E. Fitzgerald

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Simulations
  • Data Sets
  • Engineering
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Orbits
  • Order Statistics
  • Space Systems
  • Space Tugs
  • Spacecraft
  • Statistics
  • Systems Engineering
  • Two Dimensional
  • Uncertainty
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Astronomy/Astrophysics
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris