Modeling Constellation Virtual Missions using the Vdot™ Process Management Tool

The authors have identified a software tool suite that will support NASA’s Virtual Mission (VM) effort. This is accomplished by transforming a spreadsheet database of mission events, task inputs and outputs, timelines, and organizations into process visualization tools and a Vdot process management model that includes embedded analysis software as well as requirements and information related to data manipulation and transfer. This paper describes the progress to date, and the application of the Virtual Mission to not only Constellation but to other architectures, and the pertinence to other aerospace applications.

Authors: Roger Herdy, Qualis Corporation; Daniel O'Neil, NASA MSFC; Ian Sturken, NASA ARC; Michael Nix, Qualis Corporation, Jacobs ESTS; Damian Yañez, ESI Group
49th American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aerospace Sciences Meeting 2011 including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition