Transcript Space Mission Analysis

Space Mission Analysis
Dr. Andrew Ketsdever
Space Mission Design
• Advantages of Space
– Global perspective
– Clear view of the heavens
– Free-fall environment
– Abundant resources
– Final frontier
Space Mission Design
• Many different types of design processes, which do
we use?
– All, or maybe none of them! All attempt to solve basic
problem of optimizing performance, cost, and time
Performance
Cost
Optimum
design
space
Schedule
→ Just depends on what you’re trying to accomplish (must
consider project goals, constraints, background of group
solving, etc)
System Engineering Process
• A System:
– An integrated composite of people, products,
and processes that provide a capability to
satisfy a stated need or objective
• Defense Acquisition University, “System
Engineering Fundamentals”
Systems Engineering
• The System Engineering Process covers
the development, manufacturing,
verification, testing, operations, and
disposal of a system
C3
Operations
Subject
Orbit and
Constellation
Space Element
Ground
Element
Launch Element
Space Mission Design Process
FireSat (SMAD Example)
FireSat Objectives
FireSat Functional Requirements
FireSat Operational Requirements
FireSat Constraints
Constraint
Analysis of Alternatives
Analysis of Alternatives
FireSat Mission Summary