A comparison of systems engineering challenges and practices between space and ground based astronomical projects

Gerald Hechenblaikner; Sebastian Egner; Christian Schmid; Ulrich Johann

doi:10.1117/12.2317712

10 July 2018 A comparison of systems engineering challenges and practices between space and ground based astronomical projects

Gerald Hechenblaikner, Sebastian Egner, Christian Schmid, Ulrich Johann

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Proceedings Volume 10705, Modeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy VIII; 107050K (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2317712
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2018, Austin, Texas, United States

Abstract

This paper aims to compare various aspects of systems engineering between space and ground-based astronomy projects. After a brief roundup of the development of systems engineering practices in space, we discuss the rapidly progressing adoption of similar methods in complex ground projects. Special attention is given to the analysis of increasing system complexity on ground which leads to a commensurate increase in project effort and cost. The importance of development of enabling technologies and improvement of engineering methodologies are discussed by specific examples.

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Gerald Hechenblaikner, Sebastian Egner, Christian Schmid, and Ulrich Johann "A comparison of systems engineering challenges and practices between space and ground based astronomical projects", Proc. SPIE 10705, Modeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy VIII, 107050K (10 July 2018); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2317712

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