MODELING OF TURNAROUND OPERATIONS FOR NEXT GENERATION SPACE TRANSPORTATION ARCHITECTURES

Authors

  • Alex J Ruiz-Torres College of Business Administration, University of Texas at E1 Paso
  • Edgar Zapata Systems Engineering, NASA Kennedy Space Center
  • Marcella Cowen Blue Frog Technologies

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23055/ijietap.2006.13.1.419

Keywords:

Operations Modeling, Space Vehicles, Design Assessment, Cost Assessment, Knowledge based Modeling

Abstract

This paper presents an approach to space transportation turnaround operations modeling using knowledge based complexity functions. This project is of signiticant relevance to the field of industrial engineering as it deals with knowledge based estimation of processing operations based on the design characteristics of an extremely complex product. The modeling approach uses experts knowledge to predict the ground cycle time and costs of a new concept launch vehicle by functions that estimate the complexity and reliability of the system based on its design characteristics. The operational requirements include the interactions between the launch vehicle and its ground infrastructure: the spaceport. Finally, the paper discusses the implementation of the modeling concept into a tool called Architecture Assessment Tool enhanced (AA Te) used byNASA and its contractors.

Author Biography

Alex J Ruiz-Torres, College of Business Administration, University of Texas at E1 Paso

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Published

2022-02-24

How to Cite

Ruiz-Torres, A. J., Zapata, E., & Cowen, M. (2022). MODELING OF TURNAROUND OPERATIONS FOR NEXT GENERATION SPACE TRANSPORTATION ARCHITECTURES. International Journal of Industrial Engineering: Theory, Applications and Practice, 13(1), 18–27. https://doi.org/10.23055/ijietap.2006.13.1.419

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Modelling and Simulation