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Thesis Abstract: Extensibility and Robustness of Complex Engineering Systems (via network
modeling)
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I am interested in the topology (structure and interactions) of large
engineering systems like airline networks, power grids, communication networks,
and space exploration systems to understand their design for extensibility (and
maybe evolvability). Designing scalable systems saves expenses through time and
helps increase the lifetime of operating engineering systems which increases
lifecycle benefits. My intent is to use network models which also include
physical and value metrics to describe a few well-chosen systems and simulate
their behavior to derive conclusions about extensiblity.
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PUBLICATIONS:
Galabova K., Bounova G., de Weck O. and Hastings D., ”Architecting a Family of
Space Tugs based on Orbital Transfer Mission Scenarios”, Paper AIAA-2003-6368,
AIAA Space 2003 Conference and Exhibition, Long Beach, California, 23-25
September 2003
Bounova G., de Mierry T., de Weck O., “Search Algorithms for Space Tug
Rendezvous: Simulation and Experiment”, 2004 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Paper #
IEEEAC #1281, Big Sky, Montana, March 6-13, 2004
de Weck O.L., Nadir W.D., Wong J.G., Bounova G. and Coffee T.M., “Modular
Structures for Manned Space Exploration: The Truncated Octahedron as a Building
Block”, AIAA-2005-2764, 1st Space Exploration Conference: Continuing the Voyage
of Discovery, 30 Jan - 1 Feb 2005, Orlando, Florida
Bounova G., de Weck O.L., “Graph-theoretical Considerations in Design of Large
Telescope Arrays for Robustness and Scalability”, AIAA-2005-2063, 1st AIAA
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Specialist Conference, Austin, Texas,
April 18-21, 2005
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