The fifth system engineering process is identification and prioritization of technical performance measures (TPMs). This part of the process will ensure the designer what is more important (Blanchard). An “objective tree,” like in figure 2 below, may help in facilitating the prioritization task of this process. For instance, is it more important to maximize cost effectiveness or to maximize system effectiveness? In the case of the space shuttle for NASA, they prioritized on maximizing cost effectiveness due to the budget cuts they received during the 1970s (“Challenger…”). They figured it will be more cost effective to have a reusable space shuttle instead of a disposable one. Therefore, they prioritized in designing a reusable space shuttle.
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Therefore, it’ll require a component to hold the satellite along with the crew. Also, the orbiter will need to handle additional payloads. If this function fails, the space shuttle would not be able to take flight or safely fly up to space with the satellite. Furthermore, there should be an additional thrust to help the orbiter to escape the gravitational pull. Therefore, it will need a component to do this task. This component ended up being the solid rocket boosters. Also, the solid rocket boosters were required to provide 80% of thrust and operate in parallel with the main engines of the orbiter for two minutes (Dunbar). Another primary function of the space shuttle is to be reusable. Majority of components needed to be reusable for future launches to cut down cost. For instance, the orbiter needs to be reusable after each launch. Also, the solid rocket boosters will be recovered and refurbished after each launch. If this reusability function fails, then the cost of each launch will still be high. This function is important, since one of NASA’s requirements is to cut down cost due to the budget cuts in the 1970s …show more content…
The critical part of the construction process is to make sure the design that was tested, evaluated, and optimized matches the system being constructed (Blanchard). The Challenger space shuttle was constructed by its design fully. Due to its faulty design, the challenger was doomed to fail. The operational use and life cycle support process indicate how long this system, the space shuttle, will last since it will degrade through time, use, and exposure. Lastly, the system retirement and material disposal process indicate how the system will be disposed once it
Therefore, it’ll require a component to hold the satellite along with the crew. Also, the orbiter will need to handle additional payloads. If this function fails, the space shuttle would not be able to take flight or safely fly up to space with the satellite. Furthermore, there should be an additional thrust to help the orbiter to escape the gravitational pull. Therefore, it will need a component to do this task. This component ended up being the solid rocket boosters. Also, the solid rocket boosters were required to provide 80% of thrust and operate in parallel with the main engines of the orbiter for two minutes (Dunbar). Another primary function of the space shuttle is to be reusable. Majority of components needed to be reusable for future launches to cut down cost. For instance, the orbiter needs to be reusable after each launch. Also, the solid rocket boosters will be recovered and refurbished after each launch. If this reusability function fails, then the cost of each launch will still be high. This function is important, since one of NASA’s requirements is to cut down cost due to the budget cuts in the 1970s …show more content…
The critical part of the construction process is to make sure the design that was tested, evaluated, and optimized matches the system being constructed (Blanchard). The Challenger space shuttle was constructed by its design fully. Due to its faulty design, the challenger was doomed to fail. The operational use and life cycle support process indicate how long this system, the space shuttle, will last since it will degrade through time, use, and exposure. Lastly, the system retirement and material disposal process indicate how the system will be disposed once it