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 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 Subject Orbit and Constellation Operations 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