Modeling and Simulation for Mission Operations Work System Design

2003 | Journal of Management Information Systems | Citations: 2

Authors: Sierhuis, Maarten; Clancey, William J.; Chin Seah; Trimble, Jay P.; Sims, Michael H.

Abstract: Work system analysis and design is complex and nondeterministic. In this paper w ... Expand

Abstract: Work system analysis and design is complex and nondeterministic. In this paper we describe Brahms, a multiagent modeling and simulation environment for designing complex interactions in human-machine systems. Brahms was originally conceived as a business process design tool that simulates work practices, including social systems of work. We describe our modeling and simulation method for mission operations work systems design, based on a research case study in which we used Brahms to design mission operations for a proposed discovery mission to the Moon. We then describe the results of an actual method application project--the Brahms Mars Exploration Rover. Space mission operations are similar to operations of traditional organizations; we show that the application of Brahms for space mission operations design is relevant and transferable to other types of business processes in organizations. Collapse

Topics: robotic systems design database system participatory design spreadsheet

Methods: simulation case study design process design methodology qualitative interview

Theories: socio technical theory