spacenet

This is a copy of the SpaceNet v2.5r2 source code previously hosted at spacenet.mit.edu.

Introduction

SpaceNet is a simulation-based software tool to design and analyze long-duration human space exploration missions. It is a product of several years of research and we hope its public release will simulate future research in this subject area and beyond.

SpaceNet 2.5r2 is research-grade code. As such, it has not received exhaustive testing during development. Though every available effort has been expended to eliminate bugs, there is a good chance that residual errors will inevitably occur.

Installation

SpaceNet requires a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to run. The easiest way to get started is to download one of the binary releases which packages the executable Java Archive (JAR) file. Simply double-click on the JAR to launch SpaceNet.

Alternatively, building your own version of SpaceNet requires a Java Development Kit (JDK) and Apache Maven to manage dependencies. Common Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Eclipse often provide these products in a user-friendly tool.

Documentation

A user's guide and quick start tutorial is available in the doc/ directory.

Version History

• SpaceNet 1.1 (2005) - MATLAB prototype
• SpaceNet 1.2 (2006-2007) - Established visualizations and database
• SpaceNet 1.3 (2007) - Initial public release: lunar sortie scenarios
• SpaceNet 1.4 (2007-2008) - Internal development for lunar campaign scenarios
• SpaceNet 2.0 (2007-2008) - Code migration to Java, advanced visualizations, SQL database
• SpaceNet 2.5 (2008-2009) - New scenarios (ISS, Moon, Mars), user-centric design, new object and demand models, "ilities" analysis
• SpaceNet 2.5r2 (2009-2010) - Usability improvements, export options, usability study

Funding History

• SpaceNet 1.3 was funded under NASA contract NNK05OA50C from May 2005 to January 2007
• SpaceNet 2.5 was funded under NASA Strategic University Research Partnership (SURP) contract 1344341 from July 2008 to May 2009

SpaceNet References

1. Shull, S., E. Gralla, O. de Weck. "A Modeling Framework for Interplanetary Supply Chains." In: AIAA Space 2006 Conference and Exposition. San Jose, CA. September 2006.
2. Shull, S., E. Gralla, O. de Weck, R. Shishko. "Future of Asset Management for Human Space Exploration: Supply Classification and an Integrated Database." In: AIAA Space 2006 Conference and Exposition. San Jose, CA. September 2006.
3. de Weck, O.L., D. Simchi-Levi, R. Shishko, J. Ahn, E.L. Gralla, D. Klabjan, J. Mellein, S.A. Shull, A. Siddiqi, B.K. Barstow, G.Y. Lee. "SpaceNet v1.3 User's Guide". NASA/TP-2007-214725. January 2007.
4. Taylor, C., M. Song, D. Klabjan, O. de Weck, D. Simchi-Levi. "A Mathematical Model for Interplanetary Logistics." Logistics Spectrum 41 (1) 23-33. 2007.
5. Shull, S. Integrated Modeling and Simulation of Lunar Exploration Campaign Logistics. S.M. Thesis. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cambridge, June 2007.
6. Shull, S., O. de Weck. "Modeling and Simulation of Lunar Campaign Logistics." In: AIAA Space 2007 Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA. September 2007.
7. Siddiqi, A., O. de Weck, G. Lee, S. Shull. "Matrix Modeling Methods for Spaceflight Campaign Logistics Analysis." Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets 46 (5) 1037-1048. 2009.
8. de Weck, O., N. Armar, P. Grogan, A. Siddiqi, G. Lee, E. Jordan, R. Shishko. "A Flexible Architecture and Object-oriented Model for Space Logistics Simulation. In: AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition. Pasadena, CA. September 2009.
9. de Weck, O.L., P. Grogan, E.O. Jordan, G.Y. Lee. "SpaceNet v2.5 User's Guide". Online: http://spacenet.mit.edu. September 2009.
10. Grogan, P.T. A Flexible, Modular Approach to Integrated Space Exploration Campaign Logistics Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis. S.M. Thesis. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cambridge. September 2010.
11. Ferreira, I. and P.T. Grogan. "Data Management, Collaboration, and Model Integration for Space Exploration System Analysis and Design." In: AIAA Space 2010 Conference and Exposition. Anaheim, CA. August 2010.
12. Ishimatsu, T., P. Grogan, O. de Weck. "Interplanetary Trajectory Analysis and Logistical Considerations of Human Mars Exploration." Journal of Cosmology 12 3588-3600. 2010.
13. "SpaceNet v2.5r2 User's Guide". Online: http://spacenet.mit.edu. December 2010.
14. Grogan, P.T., A. Siddiqi, O.L. de Weck. "Matrix Methods for Optimal Manifesting of Multinode Space Exploration Systems." Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets 48 (4) 679-690. 2011.
15. Yue, H.K. Propulsive and Logistical Feasibility of Alternative Future Human-Robotic Mars Exploration Architectures. S.M. Thesis. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cambridge. June 2011.
16. Grogan, P.T., C. Lee, and O.L. de Weck. "Comparative usability study of two space logistics analysis tools." In: AIAA Space 2011 Conference and Exposition. Long Beach, CA. September 2011.
17. Grogan, P.T., H.K. Yue, and O.L. de Weck. "Space Logistics Modeling and Simulation Analysis using SpaceNet: Four Application Cases." In: AIAA Space 2011 Conference and Exposition. Long Beach, CA. September 2011.
18. Lee, C., P.T. Grogan, O.L. de Weck. "Process-oriented Evaluation of User Interactions in Integrated Space Analysis Tools." In: 2012 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics. Seoul, Korea. October 2012.
19. Yue, H.K., O.L. de Weck, P.T. Grogan. "Logistical Analysis of a Flexible Human and Robotic Mars Exploration Campaign." Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets 51 (2) 640-645. 2014.