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Model-Based Architecting Framework for Lunar Operations
Model-Based Architecting Framework for Lunar Operations
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Elrick, Timothy
Balchanos, Michael
Mavris, Dimitri N.
Balchanos, Michael
Mavris, Dimitri N.
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The work dedicates itself to laying out an initial framework for creating the first-ever extraterrestrial shelter. The emergence of players within the space landscape beyond government agencies has irrevocably altered the status quo. When it comes to a space habitat, two vital considerations appear: where you should "set up shop" and what it takes to survive the harsh lunar night. Using requirements set forth by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, key systems and subsystems were outlined. The number of requirements quickly became too large to handle by hand or with light tooling, so a Model-Based Systems Engineering approach was utilized as an authoritative management solution. With data harmonization and executable architectures, our system model grants instant feedback on what is needed to ensure astronaut survival on the Moon. Our project culminates with a synthesis of these capabilities in an intuitive and easy-to-understand dashboard so that any decision maker can see the impact of their choices in real-time. In addition to ranked location alternatives, the tool provides critical mission information regarding cost, requirement fulfillment, and payload composition. The established framework is one that can inform what is needed to support humanity's innate desire to explore the cosmos.
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2023-01
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