This program was undertaken in order to understand the complex nature of interdependent performance in space missions. At the first step in a planned sequence of progress, a spread sheet program was developed to evaluate different fuel/oxidizer combinations for a specific Martian mission. This program is to be linked with output attained using sophisticated software produced by Gordon and McBride. The programming to date makes use of 11 independent parameters. Optimization is essential when faced with the incredible magnitude of costs, risks, and benefits involved with space exploration. A system of weights needs to be devised on which to measure the options. It was the goal to devise a Figure of Merit (FoM) on which different choices can be presented and made. The plan was to model typical missions to Mars, identify the parameters, and vary them until the best one is found. Initially, most of the focus was placed on propellant selection.
Interdependent figure-of-merit software development
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Inherent testability figure of merit
AIAA | 1981
|The Maximum Hover Figure of Merit
Online Contents | 2008
Development of a Figure-of-Merit for Space Missions
NTIS | 1991
|Development of a figure-of-merit for space missions
NTRS | 1991
|Figure of Merit Definition for Coaxial Rotors
Online Contents | 2008
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