Abstract: The four Ps of the marketing mix (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion) serve as a framework for characterizing the marketing decisions made during the product development process. In this paper, we describe how the last ...

Abstract: An important factor in system longevity is servicephase evolvability, which is defined as the ability of a system to physically transform from one configuration to a more desirable configuration while in service. These ...

Abstract: Complex, largescale engineered systems are an integral part of modern society. The cost of these systems is often high, while their ability to react to emergent requirements can be low. This paper proposes evolvability, ...

Abstract: This paper explores a two state rover concept called the Transforming RovingRolling Explorer (TRREx). The first state allows the rover to travel like a conventional 6wheeled rover. The second state is a sphere to permit ...

Abstract: A system must continue to meet stakeholder needs throughout its service life to maintain value. Excess that is embedded into components during the design phase can enable inservice system evolution when new or changed ...