session 5

Title

Joint Session on Space Technology and Systems Management Practices and Tools – Part II

Description

The effective management on space technology and systems development is critical to our future success in space exploration and utilization. This joint session in two parts (new in 2007) provides a unique international forum to further the development of a family of ‘best practices’ in this important field. Specific areas of potential interest include: (1) Technology Management Methodologies and Best Practices; (2) R&D Management Software Tools and Databases; (3) Systems Analysis Methods and Tools; and, (4) Particular Topics could include: Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), Technology Readiness Assessments, Technology R&D Risk Management, etc. Either more theoretical discussions, or examples of applications of R&D management tools to specific R&D programs and projects are of interest for the session.

IPC members

• Chairman: Mr. John C. Mankins, ARTEMIS Innovation Management Solutions, LLC, United States;

• Chairman: Dr. Peter Swan, Teaching Science and Technology, Inc (TSTI), United States;

• Rapporteur: Ms. Paivi Jukola, Aalto University, Finland;

• Rapporteur: Dr. Christopher Moore, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), United States;