Welcome to the Mechanical Systems Analysis Group

Sandra Irish, Group Leader

The Mechanical Systems Analysis Group ...

Performs
• Mechanical aspects of multidisciplinary systems analyses.
• Structural portion of combined Structural Thermal Optical (STOP) analyses.
• Research and development to provide analytical capabilities for use in the analysis and evaluation of advanced systems.
Provides
• Senior system analysts and analytical task team discipline support to GSFC managed systems.
• Advanced general purpose hardware and software capabilities to support the digital analysis needs of the Branch.
• 3-D graphical simulations of mechanical systems for a variety of studies including robotic motion studies, field of view interaction, mechanism operation, subassembly integration, vision system verification, as well as supporting promotional videos.
Prepares
• Plans and procedures for analytically monitoring system development and verification efforts.
Conducts
• Necessary mechanical analyses to ensure that all aspects of the system are compatible and will perform within specification.
Coordinates
• The generation of models, the methods for analysis, the techniques for model verification and validation, and the administration of the computer systems needed to perform the work.
Is Responsible
• For the definition and maintenance of the standard GSFC NASTRAN Program.