Davis, Major Mark J.

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System-of-Systems Interface Synchronization in Military Satellite CommunicationsAdvisors: Eric Rebentisch (LAI) Pat Hale (SDM)Research TimelineDec 2006 Jan 2007 Mar 2007 Jul 2007 Sep 2007 Jan 2008Begin Literature SearchBegin Gathering DataComplete Data CollectionInitial Analysis & ResultsFinish ThesisIdentify Candidate ProgramsMark J. Davis, Major, USAFmjdavis@sloan.mit.eduLean Aerospace Initiative FellowSystem Design and Management (SDM) Masters CandidateUser TerminalSegmentMUOSSpace SegmentTerrestrialSegmentAISRTSATAEHF MILSTAR CommercialGround Stations/TeleportsTSAT Mission Operations System (TMOS)WGSStrategicAirGround Stations/ TeleportsMethods:   Interviews / Document ReviewSource: MILSATCOM System Program Office“success hinges on the ability to effectively synchronize joint force combat power within the battlespace, and respond rapidly …”General Joseph Ashey, Satellite Communications for the Warfighter MILSATCOM HandbookMotivation:  ¾ Unsynchronized interfaces in systems of systems lead to¾ Cost and schedule growth during design and test¾ Operational Ineffectiveness¾ Improved understanding and management of the interfaces could reduce cost and schedule issues and increase operational effectivenessKey Research Questions1)  What is the cost & schedule impact of unsynchronized system-of-systems interfaces?  2)  What change management processes are in place to synchronize system-of-systems interfaces?  3)  Can best practices including lean principles improve system-of-systems interface synchronization and reduce cost and schedule growth?1. Improve disaster relief communication3. Save money:   400% cost growth on recent satellite terminal programs mainly due to unsynchronized interfaces2. Reduce Friendly fire incidentsHurricane KatrinaPotential Benefits:

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