XArc Decision Support services form the backbone of reality checks on client projects. Our assessments can provide validation of assumptions used, verification of program requirements or drive down "desirements", and impose a rigorous risk management process to provide the basis of informed decision making.

Programming Support



Spaceport Site Analysis
for Optimal Building Size to Minimize Impact on View-shed



Spaceport Usage Assessment of Functional Areas and Pedestrian Flow Timelines


VAST™ Support

XArc’s Visualization Analysis Sequencing Technique (VAST™) is a proven modeling analysis methodology that provides visual “snapshots” of the sequence of an operational process simulated over time, and has been successfully used in past client projects to drive out and understand complex variables in systems planning.

Risk Assessment Visualization for Lunar Outpost Landing/Launch Pad Excavation and Construction

  • Illustrated sequencing of the outpost buildup with pictorials of mission snapshots to play out the operational scenario and visualize the sequence of risks along the way to how the prepared landing zone gets to its ready state in time for arrival of next crewed Altair lunar lander mission.
  • Identified and ranked risks according to a risk matrix priority scoring using Constellation Program criteria for risk consequence scoring; formulated mitigation strategies.
  • Client: Space Enterprise Counsel / NASA ESMD Lunar Surface Systems Project Office.

 

International Lunar Outpost Build-up Scenario

  • Visualization of a notional Lunar Outpost construction sequence using Constellation Program baselined Altair lunar lander flight manifest.
  • Visualization analysis depicting how an International Partner (IP) provided habitation module and IP developed cargo lunar lander can operationally and programmatically integrate into the NASA Constellation Program.
  • Client: Jackson and Tull.

 

Fueling Operations Assessment of Spacecraft Processing and Influence on Hangar Design and Layout of Functional Areas

  • Visualization of concept of operations for fueling sequence of Virgin Galactic White Knight2 and Space Ship2 spacecraft with NO2 and Solid Fuel Rocket Motors to achieve a hangar design for accommodating a throughput turnaround of 4 flights per day.
  • Development of Concept of Operations for spacecraft processing.
  • Risk assessment and recommended mitigation strategies.
  • Client: URS / Foster+Partners.

 

SKANSKA Construction Management Visualization Assessment

  • XArc completed a construction sequence visualization assessment during an integrated design-bid-build competition for a $467M, five-year multi-facility renovation and new construction project.
  • Client: SKANSKA USA.



• Architectural Programming & Program Analysis
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Technology Insertion Assessment
• Process Flow Modeling and Space Utilization
• Visualization Sequencing Analysis
• Risk and Mitigation Assessments
• Business Case Development