MIT Sociotechnical Systems Research Center (SSRC): Recent submissions

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    • Assessing the Challenges to a Geosynchronous Space Tug System 

      Richards, Matthew G.; Springmann, Philip N.; McVey, Michelle E. (2005-03-29)
      A space tug vehicle is designed to rendezvous and dock with a space object; make an assessment of its current position, orientation, and operational status; and then either stabilize the object in its current orbit or ...

    • Accelerating the Development of Senior Systems Engineers 

      Davidz, Heidi L.; Nightingale, Deborah J.; Rhodes, Donna H. (2005-07-10)
      As more senior systems engineers are needed to handle the increasing complexity of contemporary systems, there is an increasing need to accelerate the development of these senior professionals. However, the process of ...

    • Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration as Front End for Effective Space System Design 

      Ross, Adam M.; Hastings, Daniel E.; Warmkessel, Joyce M.; Diller, Nathan P. (2004-01)
      The inability to approach systematically the high level of ambiguity present in the early design phases of space systems causes long, highly iterative, and costly design cycles. A process is introduced and described to ...