Computer Science
Scientific paper
Sep 2001
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2001esasp.480..121l&link_type=abstract
In: Proceedings of the 9th European Space Mechanisms and Tribology Symposium, 19-21 September 2001, Liège, Belgium. Compiled by
Computer Science
Space Mechanism Development
Scientific paper
Recent mergers within the European space industry are being followed by a period of post-merger rationalisation. A continuing challenge for both merged and independent organisations is to optimise hardware development and manufacture processes to minimise costs and commercial risks. In many cases organisations are taking the view that it may be more appropriate to sub-contract key aspects of mechanisms design, development and test either to centres of expertise within the organisation or to external specialists with whom they have close working relationships or partnerships. One benefit of the latter approach is that the subcontractor/consultant holds knowledge of common problem areas for mechanism developers and is therefore well placed to advise new clients to avoid recurrences. This paper draws from the recent experience of two partner organisations involved in the design, development and test of spacecraft mechanisms on a consultancy and sub-contract basis to present a number of lessons learned which should be of wide applicability to future mechanisms developers.
Humphries M.
Lewis S. D.
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