Browsing Engineering Systems - Ph.D. / Sc.D. by Title
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Knowledge integration for problem solving in the development of complex aerospace systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)The development of complex products requires widespread knowledge interactions among a significant number of individuals and teams designing numerous interrelated components. Increasing product complexity typically leads ... -
Lean enterprise self-assessment as a leading indicator for accelerating transformation in the aerospace industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)The research contained in this thesis explores leading indicators of lean enterprise transformation in the aerospace industry, as part of the greater body of work associated with MIT's Lean Aerospace Initiative (LAI). ... -
Learning and flexibility for water supply infrastructure planning under diverse uncertainties
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)Water supply infrastructure planning faces many uncertainties. Uncertainty in short-term in rainfall and runoff, groundwater storage, and long-term climate change impacts water supply forecasts. Population and economic ... -
Leveraging social information systems : using blogs to inform technology strategy decisions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)In the knowledge economy there is a need to develop new methods for processing Internet-based information to achieve growth. This is particularly applicable in complex systems where fact and perception of reality influence ... -
The liability of carbon dioxide shortage
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)This research examines the liability of storing CO2 in geological formations. There is a potential tortious and contractual liability exposure if stored CO2 is not fully contained by the geological formation. Using a ... -
A life-cycle flexibility framework for designing, evaluating and managing "complex" real options : case studies in urban transportation and aircraft systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)Designing a flexible system with real options is a method for managing uncertainty. This research introduces the concept of "complex" real options, which are composed of interconnected echnological, organizational and ... -
Linking modularity and cost : a methodology to assess cost implications of product architecture differences to support product design
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)Reaching saturation levels, many markets in modem industrial societies tend to fracture into smaller 'niche' markets, and create a need for greater variety. At the same time, increasing product variety in non-growing markets ... -
Local content requirements and industrial development : economic analysis and cost modeling of the automotive supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001)This dissertation addresses the issue of performance standards in developing nations, focusing on the role of local content requirements. It proposes a theoretical framework to understand the impact of this policy on the ... -
Locating the source of large scale outbreaks of foodborne disease
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)Foodborne illness outbreaks impose enormous health and economic burdens in the US. Identifying the origin of the contaminated food causing an outbreak is a challenging problem due to the complexity of the food supply and ... -
Logistics clusters : prevalence and impact
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)Governments around the world are investing significant resources in the development and expansion of logistics clusters. This dissertation analyzes the cluster phenomenon focusing on four topics. First, it develops a ... -
Managing the impact of change through survivability and pliability to achieve viable systems of systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)As technology improves, traditional systems are being interconnected into larger systems of systems (SoS) that operate in diverse contexts, where numerous perturbations exist that threaten the ability of the SoS to deliver ... -
Managing unarticulated value : changeability in multi-attribute tradespace exploration
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)A framework for creating value robust systems in the face of changing value perceptions during the architecture and design of systems is proposed. Both unarticulated value, that which is not explicitly communicated to ... -
Market-based airport demand management : theory, model and applications
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)The ever-increasing demand for access to the world's major commercial airports combined with capacity constraints at many of these airports have led to increasing air traffic congestion. In particular, the scarcity of ... -
Measuring supply chain carbon efficiency : a carbon label framework
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)In the near term, efficiency improvements represent a key option for reducing the impacts of climate change. The growing awareness of climate change has increased the attention regarding the carbon emissions "embedded" in ... -
A meta-language for systems architecting
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)(cont.) To demonstrate its practical value in large-scale engineering systems, the research applied OPN to two space exploration programs and one aircraft design problem. In our experiments, OPN was able to significantly ... -
A method for analysis of expert committee decision-making applied to FDA medical device panels
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)Committees of experts are critical for decision-making in engineering systems. This is because the complexity of these systems requires that information is pooled from across multiple specialties and domains of knowledge. ... -
A methodology to capture, evaluate and reformulate a firm's supply chain strategy as a conceptual system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)A variety of events inside a firm and in its environment can motivate managers to rethink their supply chain strategy. However, the evaluation and reformulation of a firm's supply chain strategy is not a trivial problem, ... -
The micro-foundations of alignment among sponsors and contractors on large engineering projects
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)Large engineering projects design, engineer and construct much of the world's energy, transportation and defense infrastructure. These large scale engineering endeavors are highly visible, have long lasting impacts and are ... -
Mission emphasis and the determination of needs for new weapon systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)Efforts to understand the determination of needs of new weapon systems must take into account inputs and actions beyond the formally documented requirements generation process. This study analyzes three recent historical ... -
A model to design a stochastic and dynamic ground delay program subject to non-linear cost functions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)When inclement weather reduces the arrival capacity of a busy metropolitan airport, it may lead to significant airborne delays. Delaying aircraft in the air consumes additional fuel, increases overall air traffic congestion, ...
