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Model-based Approaches to Distributed Systems Missions Capability Development and Demonstration (DSM-MBSE)

Completed TRL 6 (started at 3, targeting 6)

Description

Applying model-based systems engineering concepts and approaches to guide a variety of Distributed System Mission concepts and research.

Benefits

Better coordinate GSFC's Distributed Systems Mission research portfolio.

Improve understanding of the implications of precision formation flying and constellation management.

Advance Center's state of Model-Based Systems Engineering practice, including templates and reference models, to lower the barrier for entry for future projects.

Help define community standards for constellation and precision formation coordination.

Details

Technology areaSoftware, Modeling, Simulation, and Information Processing
ProgramCenter Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD (GSFC IRAD)
Lead organizationGoddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
Start date2021-10-01
End date2024-09-30

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