This paper discusses a new and innovative approach for a rapid spacecraft multidisciplinary performance analysis using a tool called the Mission Scenario Development Workbench (MSDW). To meet the needs of new classes of space missions, analysis tools with proven models were developed and integrated into a framework to enable rapid trades and analyses between spacecraft designs and operational scenarios during the formulation phase of a mission. Generally speaking, spacecraft resources are highly constrained on deep space missions and this approach makes it possible to maximize the use of existing resources to attain the best possible science return. This approach also has the potential benefit of reducing the risk of costly design changes made later in the design cycle necessary to meet the mission requirements by understanding system design sensitivities early and adding appropriate margins. This paper will describe the approach used by the Mars Science Laboratory Project to accomplish this result.
Space mission scenario development and performance analysis tool
2005 IEEE Aerospace Conference ; 4423-4432
01.01.2005
2976307 byte
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Space Mission Scenario Development and Performance Analysis Tool
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