Publications
Dr. Ross has co-authored the following documents in journals, magazines, conference proceedings, and working papers. Questions regarding content should be directed to the primary author of a given publication.
2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
2014
- Gaspar, H., Balland, O., Aspen, D.M., Ross, A.M., and Erikstad, S.O., "Assessing Air Emissions for Uncertain Lifecycle Scenarios via Responsive Systems Comparison Method," Part M: Journal of Engineering for the Maritime Environment, accessed February 11, 2014. doi: 10.1177/1475090214522218
- Ross, A.M., "Interactive Model-Centric Systems Engineering," Presentation to the 5th Annual SERC Sponsor Research Review, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, February 2014. [briefing]
- Fitzgerald, M.E., and Ross, A.M., "Controlling for Framing Effects in Multi-Stakeholder Tradespace Exploration," 12th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Redondo Beach, CA, March 2014. [pdf] [briefing]
- Ricci, N., Fitzgerald, M.E., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Architecting Systems of Systems with Ilities: An Overview of the SAI Method," 12th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Redondo Beach, CA, March 2014. [pdf] [briefing]
- Ricci, N., Rhodes, D.H., and Ross, A.M., "Evolvability-Related Options in Military Systems of Systems," 12th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Redondo Beach, CA, March 2014. [pdf] [briefing]
- Ricci, N., Schaffner, M.A., Ross, A.M., Rhodes, D.H., and Fitzgerald, M.E., "Exploring Stakeholder Value Models Via Interactive Visualization," 12th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Redondo Beach, CA, March 2014. [pdf] [briefing]
- Ross, A.M., Fitzgerald, M.E., and Rhodes, D.H., "Game-Based Learning for Systems Engineering Concepts," 12th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Redondo Beach, CA, March 2014, doi: 10.1016/j.procs.2014.03.053. [pdf] [briefing]
- Schaffner, M.A., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "A Method for Selecting Affordable System Concepts: A Case Application to Naval Ship Design," 12th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Redondo Beach, CA, March 2014. [pdf] [briefing]
- Spero, E., Bloebaum, C.L., German, B.J., Pyster, A., and Ross, A.M., "A Research Agenda for Tradespace Exploration and Analysis of Engineered Resilient Systems," 12th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Redondo Beach, CA, March 2014. [pdf] [briefing]
- Wu, M.S., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Design for Affordability in Complex Systems and Programs Using Tradespace-Based Affordability Analysis," 12th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Redondo Beach, CA, March 2014. [pdf] [briefing]
- Ross, A.M., "Contributing toward a Prescriptive 'Theory of Ilities'," Presentation to the SE410 Graduate Seminar, Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, MO, April 2014. [briefing] [movie]
- Ross, A.M., Stein, D.B., and Hastings, D.E., "Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration for Survivability," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, accessed April 03, 2014. doi: http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/1.A32789
- Mekdeci, B., Ross, A.M., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., "Pliability and Viable Systems: Maintaining Value Under Changing Conditions," IEEE Systems Journal, accessed May 15, 2014. doi: 10.1109/JSYST.2014.2314316. [link]
- Ross, A.M., "Design for Affordability in Complex Systems and Programs Using Tradespace-based Affordability Analysis," Presentation to the 4th Annual ICEAA Cost Workshop, Hanscom AFB, Lincoln, MA, May 2014. [briefing]
2013
- Fitzgerald, M.E., and Ross, A.M., "Guiding Cooperative Stakeholders to Compromise Solutions Using an Interactive Tradespace Exploration Process," 11th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Atlanta, GA, March 2013. [pdf] [briefing]
- Ricci, N., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "A Generalized Options-based Approach to Mitigate Perturbations in a Maritime Security Systems-of-Systems," 11th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Atlanta, GA, March 2013. [pdf] [briefing]
- Ricci, N., Ross, A.M., Rhodes, D.H., and Fitzgerald, M.E., "Considering Alternative Strategies for Value Sustainment in Systems-of-Systems," 7th Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Orlando, FL, April 2013. [pdf] [briefing]
- Schaffner, M.A., Wu, M.S., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Enabling Design for Affordability: An Epoch-Era Analysis Approach," Proceedings of the 10th Annual Acquisition Research Symposium- Acquisition Management, April 2013. [pdf]
2012
- Fitzgerald, M.E. and Ross, A.M., "Mitigating Contextual Uncertainties with Valuable Changeability Analysis in the Multi-Epoch Domain," 6th Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Vancouver, Canada, March 2012. [pdf] [briefing]
- Fitzgerald, M.E. and Ross, A.M., "Sustaining Lifecycle Value: Valuable Changeability Analysis with Era Simulation," 6th Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Vancouver, Canada, March 2012. [pdf] [briefing] **TOP FIVE PAPER**
- Mekdeci, B., Ross, A.M., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., "A Taxonomy of Perturbations: Determining the Ways that Systems Lose Value," 6th Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Vancouver, Canada, March 2012. [pdf] [briefing]
- Beesemyer, J.C., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Empirical Examples of System Changes to Frame Links between Design Decisions and Ilities," 10th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, St. Louis, MO, March 2012. [pdf] [briefing]
- Fulcoly, D.O., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Evaluating System Change Options and Timing using the Epoch Syncopation Framework," 10th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, St. Louis, MO, March 2012. [pdf] [briefing] **BEST PAPER AWARD**
- de Weck, O.L., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Investigating Relationships and Semantic Sets amongst System Lifecycle Properties (Ilities)," 3rd International Conference on Engineering Systems, TU Delft, the Netherlands, June 2012. [pdf] [briefing]
- Mekdeci, B., Ross, A.M., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., "Controlling Change Within Complex Systems Through Pliability," 3rd International Conference on Engineering Systems, TU Delft, the Netherlands, June 2012. [pdf] [briefing]
- Gaspar, H., Rhodes, D.H., Ross, A.M., and Erikstad, S.O., "Handling Complexity Aspects in Conceptual Ship Design," International Maritime Design Conference, Glasgow, UK, June 2012. [pdf]
- Fitzgerald, M.E., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Assessing Uncertain Benefits: a Valuation Approach for Strategic Changeability (VASC)," INCOSE International Symposium 2012, Rome, Italy, July 2012. [pdf] [briefing]
- Mekdeci, B., Ross, A.M., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., "Investigating Alternative Concepts of Operations for a Maritime Security System of Systems," INCOSE International Symposium 2012, Rome, Italy, July 2012. [pdf] [briefing]
- Gaspar, H., Erikstad, S.O., and Ross, A.M., "Handling Temporal Complexity in the Design of Non-Transport Ships Using Epoch-Era Analysis," Transactions RINA, Vol. 154, Part A3, International Journal of Maritime Engineering, Jul-Sep 2012, pp. A109-A120. [link]
- Beesemyer, J.C., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Case Studies of Historical Epoch Shifts: Impacts on Space Systems and their Responses," AIAA Space 2012, Pasadena, CA, September 2012. [pdf] [briefing]
- Fulcoly, D.O., Shah, N.B., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Exploiting Multidimensional Design of Experiments and Kriging Methods: An Application to a Satellite Radar System Tradespace," AIAA Space 2012, Pasadena, CA, September 2012. [pdf] [briefing]
- Gaspar, H., Rhodes, D.H., Ross, A.M., and Erikstad, S.O., "Handling Complexity Aspects in Conceptual Ship Design: A Systems Engineering Approach," Journal of Ship Production and Design, Vol. 28, No. 4, November 2012, pp. 145-159. [link]
2011
- Mekdeci, B., Ross, A.M., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., "System Architecture Pliability and Trading Operations in Tradespace Exploration," 5th Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Montreal, Canada, April 2011. [pdf] [briefing]
- Beesemyer, J.C., Fulcoly, D.O., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Developing Methods to Design for Evolvability: Research Approach and Preliminary Design Principles," 9th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Los Angeles, CA, April 2011. [pdf] [briefing]
- Fitzgerald, M.E., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "A Method Using Epoch-Era Analysis to Identify Valuable Changeability in System Design," 9th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Los Angeles, CA, April 2011. [pdf] [briefing]
- Mekdeci, B., Ross, A.M., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., "Examining Survivability of Systems of Systems," INCOSE International Symposium 2011, Denver, CO, June 2011. [pdf] [briefing]
- Rader, A.A., Newland, F.T., and Ross, A.M., "An Iterative Subsystem-Generated Approach to Populating a Satellite Constellation Tradespace," AIAA Space 2011, Long Beach, CA, September 2011. [pdf] [briefing]
- Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Anatomy of a Change Option: Mechanisms and Enablers," WP-2011-1-2. [pdf]
- Ross, A.M., Beesemyer, J.C., and Rhodes, D.H., "A Prescriptive Semantic Basis for System Lifecycle Properties," WP-2011-2-1. [pdf]
- Ross, A.M., Hastings, D.E., de Weck, O., and Fitzgerald, M., "Adaptive and Resilient Space Systems," Panel, AIAA Space 2011, Long Beach, CA, September 2011. [briefing]
2010
- Rader, A.A., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "A Methodological Comparison of Monte Carlo Methods and Epoch-Era Analysis for System Assessment in Uncertain Environments," 4th Annual IEEE Systems Conference, San Diego, CA, April 2010. [pdf]
- Rhodes, D.H., and Ross, A.M., "Five Aspects of Engineering Complex Systems: Emerging Constructs and Methods," 4th Annual IEEE Systems Conference, San Diego, CA, April 2010. [pdf]
- Rhodes, D.H., and Ross, A.M., "Shaping Socio-technical System Innovation Strategies using a Five Aspects Taxonomy," EuSEC 2010, Stockholm, Sweden, May 2010. [pdf]
- Ross, A.M., McManus, H.L., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., "A Role for Interactive Tradespace Exploration in Multi-Stakeholder Negotiations," AIAA Space 2010, Anaheim, CA, September 2010. [pdf]
- Ross, A.M., McManus, H.L., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., "Revisiting the Tradespace Exploration Paradigm: Structuring the Exploration Process," AIAA Space 2010, Anaheim, CA, September 2010. [pdf]
- Ross, A.M., O'Neill, M.G., Hastings, D.E., and Rhodes, D.H., "Aligning Perspectives and Methods for Value-Driven Design," AIAA Space 2010, Anaheim, CA, September 2010. [pdf]
- Ross, A.M., O'Neill, M.G., Hastings, D.E, and Rhodes, D.H., "Value-Driven Design: When to Monetize Stakeholder Value," WP-2010-1-1. (paper published in AIAA Space 2010) [pdf]
2009
- Rhodes, D.H. and Ross, A.M., "Anticipatory Capacity: Leveraging Model-Based Approaches to Design Systems for Dynamic Futures," 2nd Annual Conference on Model-based Systems, Haiffa, Israel, March 2009. [pdf]
- Rhodes, D.H., Ross, A.M., and Nightingale, D.J., "Architecting the System of Systems Enterprise: Enabling Constructs and Methods from the Field of Engineering Systems," 3rd Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Vancouver, Canada, March 2009. [pdf]
- Roberts, C.J., Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., "Scenario Planning in Dynamic Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration," 3rd Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Vancouver, Canada, March 2009. [pdf] **BEST PAPER AWARD**
- Ross, A.M., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., "Using Pareto Trace to Determine System Passive Value Robustness," 3rd Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Vancouver, Canada, March 2009. [pdf]
- Chattopadhyay, D., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Demonstration of System of Systems Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration on a Multi-Concept Surveillance Architecture," 7th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Loughborough University, UK, April 2009. [pdf]
- Chattopadhyay, D., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Combining Attributes for Systems of Systems in Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration," 7th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Loughborough University, UK, April 2009. [pdf] **BEST PAPER AWARD**
- Nickel, J., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Trading Project Costs and Benefits in Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration," 7th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Loughborough University, UK, April 2009. [pdf]
- Rhodes, D.H., Ross, A.M., Gerst, K.J., and Valerdi, R., "Extending Leading Indicators for Human Systems Integration Effectiveness," 7th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Loughborough University, UK, April 2009. [pdf] **BEST PAPER AWARD**
- Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M., Hastings, D.E., and Rhodes, D.H., "Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration for Survivability," 7th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Loughborough University, UK, April 2009. [pdf]
- Viscito, L., Chattopadhyay, D., and Ross, A.M., "Combining Pareto Trace with Filtered Outdegree for Identifying Valuably Flexible Systems," 7th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Loughborough University, UK, April 2009. [pdf]
- Nickel, J., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Comparison of Project Evaluation Using Cost-Benefit Analysis and Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration in the Transportation Domain," 2nd International Symposium on Engineering Systems, Cambridge, MA, June 2009. [pdf]
- Richards, M.G., Hastings, D.E., Rhodes, D.H., Ross, A.M., and Weigel, A.L., "Design for Survivability: Concept Generation and Evaluation in Dynamic Tradespace Exploration," 2nd International Symposium on Engineering Systems, Cambridge, MA, June 2009. [pdf]
- Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M., Hastings, D.E., and Rhodes, D.H., "Survivability Design Principles for Enhanced Concept Generation and Evaluation," INCOSE International Symposium 2009, Singapore, July 2009. [pdf]
- Chattopadhyay, D., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "A Practical Methodology for System of Systems Tradespace Exploration," AIAA Space 2009, Pasadena, CA, September 2009. [pdf]
- Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M., Stein, D., and Hastings, D.E., "Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration for Survivability: Application to Satellite Radar," AIAA Space 2009, Pasadena, CA, September 2009. [pdf]
- Ross, A.M., McManus, H.L., Rhodes, D.H., Hastings, D.E., and Long, A.M., "Responsive Systems Comparison Method: Dynamic Insights into Designing a Satellite Radar System," AIAA Space 2009, Pasadena, CA, September 2009. [pdf]
- Viscito, L., and Ross, A.M., "Quantifying Flexibility in Tradespace Exploration: Value-Weighted Filtered Outdegree," AIAA Space 2009, Pasadena, CA, September 2009. [pdf]
- Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M., Shah, N.B., and Hastings, D.E., "Metrics for Evaluating Survivability in Dynamic Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 46, No. 5, September-October 2009. [link]
- Ross, A.M., "The Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration Primer," WP-2009-1-1.
- Rader, A.A., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "A Methodological Comparison of Monte Carlo Methods and Epoch-Era Analysis for System Assessment in Uncertain Environments," WP-2009-4-1. (paper published in IEEE SysCon 2010) [pdf]
2008
- Chattopadhyay, D., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "A Framework for Tradespace Exploration of Systems of Systems," 6th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Los Angeles, CA, April 2008. [pdf]
- Nickel, J., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Cross-domain Comparison of Design Factors in System Design and Analysis of Space and Transportation Systems," 6th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Los Angeles, CA, April 2008. [pdf]
- Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Architecting Systems for Value Robustness: Research Motivations and Progress," 2nd Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Montreal, Canada, April 2008. [pdf] **BEST PAPER AWARD**
- Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Using Attribute Classes to Uncover Latent Value during Conceptual Systems Design," 2nd Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Montreal, Canada, April 2008. [pdf]
- Shah, N.B., Viscito, L., Wilds, J.M., Ross, A.M., and Hastings, D.E., "Quantifying Flexibility for Architecting Changeable Systems," 6th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Los Angeles, CA, April 2008. [pdf]
- Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M., Hastings, D.E., and Rhodes, D.H., "Empirical Validation of Design Principles for Survivable System Architecture," 2nd Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Montreal, Canada, April 2008. [pdf]
- Richards, M.G., Viscito, L., Ross, A.M., and Hastings, D.E., "Distinguishing Attributes for the Operationally Responsive Space Paradigm," Responsive Space 6 Conference, Los Angeles, CA, April 2008. [pdf] **STUDENT AWARD**
- Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M., Hastings, D.E., and Rhodes, D.H., "Two Empirical Tests of Design Principles for Survivable System Architecture," INCOSE International Symposium 2008, Utrecht, the Netherlands, June 2008. [pdf] **BEST PAPER AWARD**
- Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Using Natural Value-centric Time Scales for Conceptualizing System Timelines through Epoch-Era Analysis," INCOSE International Symposium 2008, Utrecht, the Netherlands, June 2008. [pdf] **BEST PAPER AWARD**
- Ross, A.M., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., "Defining Changeability: Reconciling Flexibility, Adaptability, Scalability, Modifiability, and Robustness for Maintaining Lifecycle Value," Systems Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 246-262, Fall 2008. [pdf] **JOURNAL OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD**
- Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M., Shah, N.B., and Hastings, D.E., "Metrics for Evaluating Survivability in Dynamic Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration," AIAA Space 2008, San Diego, CA, September 2008. [pdf]
- Ross, A.M., McManus, H.L., Long, A., Richards, M.G., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., "Responsive Systems Comparison Method: Case Study in Assessing Future Designs in the Presence of Change," AIAA Space 2008, San Diego, CA, September 2008. [pdf]
- Viscito, L., Richards, M.G., and Ross, A.M., "Assessing the Value Proposition for Operationally Responsive Space," AIAA Space 2008, San Diego, CA, September 2008. [pdf]
- Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M., Hastings, D.E., and Rhodes, D.H., "Two Empirical Tests of Design Principles for Survivable System Architecture," WP-2008-2-1. (paper published in INCOSE 2008) [pdf]
- Ross, A.M. "Defining and Using the New "ilities," WP-2008-4-1. [pdf]
2007
- Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M., Hastings, D.E., and Rhodes, D.H., "Design Principles for Survivable System Architecture," 1st Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Honolulu, HI, April 2007. [pdf]
- Ross, A.M. and Rhodes, D.H., "The System Shell as a Construct for Mitigating the Impact of Changing Contexts by Creating Opportunities for Value Robustness," 1st Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Honolulu, HI, April 2007. [pdf]
- Ross, A.M., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., "Defining Changeability: Reconciling Flexibility, Adaptability, Scalability and Robustness for Maintaining Lifecycle Value," INCOSE International Symposium 2007, San Diego, CA, June 2007. [pdf]
- McManus, H.M., Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M., and Hastings, D.E., "A Framework for Incorporating "ilities" in Tradespace Studies," AIAA Space 2007, Long Beach, CA, September 2007. [pdf]
- Valerdi, R., Ross, A., and Rhodes, D., "A Framework for Evolving System of Systems Engineering," CrossTalk--The Journal of Defense Software Engineering, October 2007. [link]
- Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Using Natural Value-Centric Time Scales for Conceptualizing System Timelines through Epoch-Era Analysis," WP-2007-1-3. (paper published in INCOSE 2008) [pdf]
- Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Using Attribute Classes during Conceptual Design to Anticipate Unarticulated Product Value," WP-2007-3-1. [pdf]
- Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Accelerating Discontent: The Effects of Rapid Information Exchange on Value Perceptions," WP-2007-4-1.
- Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., "Designing Systems for Future Value: Fundamental Attributes as System Meta-Objectives," WP-2007-5-1.
- Ross, A.M., "Mitigating Value Mismatch at the Dynamic Interface of Stakeholder Preferences and System Options," WP-2007-6-1. [pdf]
2006
- Ross, A.M. and Hastings, D.E., "Assessing Changeability in Aerospace Systems Architecting and Design Using Dynamic Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration," AIAA Space 2006, San Jose, CA, September 2006. [pdf]
2005
- Ross, A.M. and Hastings, D.E., "The Tradespace Exploration Paradigm," INCOSE International Symposium 2005, Rochester, NY, July 2005. [pdf]
2004
- Ross, A.M., Hastings, D.E., Warmkessel, J.M., and Diller, N.P., "Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration as a Front-End for Effective Space System Design," AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Jan/Feb 2004. [pdf]
2003
- Ross, A.M., Hastings, D.E., and Diller, N.P., "Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration with Concurrent Design for Space System Conceptual Design," AIAA Paper 2003-1328, 41st Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, NV, January 2003. [pdf]
2002
- Ross, A.M., Diller, N.P., Hastings, D.E., and Warmkessel, J.M., "Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration in Space System Design," IAF IAC-02-U.3.03, 53rd International Astronautical Congress: The World Space Congress, Houston, TX, October 2002. [pdf]
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