Multi-Input Non-Deterministic State-Machines (MINDS) to Support Aerospace Systems Engineering Simulation and Analysis

This paper describes a new analytic approach to assess the relevance of disparate systems and their respective criteria and capabilities with respect to a given set of aerospace customer requirements for a given mission. Using this approach, the end-user can identify the subset of criteria and capabilities relevant to that mission and quantify the best available System of Systems (SoS) to meet that need. This approach is called Multi-Input Non-Deterministic State-Machines (MINDS).