MIT Sociotechnical Systems Research Center (SSRC): Recent submissions

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    • Finding Opportunities for Commonality in Complex Systems 

      Long, Lt. Col. David; Seering, Warren; Rebentisch, Eric (2009-08-24)
      Many complex systems with similar functionalities are independently developed, entered into service, and must be supported through their lifecycles. Costs to support and maintain the systems could be decreased by employing ...

    • Teaching an Engineering Systems Doctoral Seminar: Concepts and Structure 

      Roberts, Christopher J.; Magee, Christopher L.; Sussman, Joseph M. (2009-06-15)
      This paper describes the current state of the evolving engineering systems doctoral seminar in the Engineering Systems Division (ESD) at MIT. This subject is required for all first year engineering systems doctoral ...

    • Scenario Planning in Dynamic Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration 

      Roberts, Christopher J.; Richards, Matthew G.; Ross, Adam M.; Rhodes, Donna H.; Hastings, Daniel E. (2009-03-23)
      The long time scales associated with complex system design and operation necessitate front-end systems engineering methodologies that enable consideration of alternative futures. This paper advances scenario planning ...