1、Lessons Learned Entry: 0941Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 0941a71 Lesson Date: 2001-07-03a71 Submitting Organization: JPLa71 Submitted by: D. OberhettingerSubject: Involve Project Scientists in Critical Decisions Throughout the Project Lifecycle (1999) Abstract: For MCO and MPL, mission scientists w
2、ere not active participants in making critical decisions throughout the mission design and operations phases. Involvement of scientists throughout the project life cycle as full partners in project development and operations makes a significant contribution to overall mission success. Ensure that a
3、detailed mission science plan, tools, and necessary support are in place, and full operations training of the science team (including contingencies) has been completed, prior to any science data collection activities (e.g., planetary encounters, landings, etc.).Description of Driving Event: Compared
4、 to previous projects, the Mars Surveyor Program budgeted significantly less monetary and personnel resources to support the Mars Climate Orbiter (MCO) and Mars Polar Lander (MPL) mission science goals. According to Reference (1), one consequence of this approach was that mission scientists (who had
5、 the most knowledge of Mars, the instruments, and the mission science objectives) were not active participants in making critical decisions throughout the mission design and operations phases. Due to the funding constraints, the science teams were not fully prepared for mission operations supporting
6、 science data collection at Mars. Had either of these missions successfully arrived at Mars, a significant amount of science data could have been lost. In contrast, the successful Mars Pathfinder project had full involvement of the science team from the beginning.Reference(s):1. “Report on Project M
7、anagement in NASA by the Mars Climate Orbiter Mishap Investigation Board (Stephenson Report),“ March 13, 2000, page 18.2. “Scientist Involvement,“ JPL Corrective Action Notice No. Z69172, May 1, 2000.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Le
8、sson(s) Learned: 1. A primary measure of mission success is how well a project achieves its science goals. Involvement of scientists throughout the project life cycle makes a significant contribution to overall mission success. Scientists are best able to assess the impact of project decisions on sc
9、ience objectives and participate in mission/science tradeoffs. Scientists participating in projects should be made full partners in project development and operations.2. Ensure that a detailed mission science plan, tools, and necessary support are in place, and full operations training of the scienc
10、e team (including contingencies) has been completed, prior to any science data collection activities (e.g., planetary encounters, landings, etc.).Additional Key Words: Principal Investigators, Project Management, Science ReturnRecommendation(s): See Lesson(s) LearnedEvidence of Recurrence Control Ef
11、fectiveness: A JPL Corrective Action Notice (CAN Z69172) was issued, completed, and closed.Documents Related to Lesson: N/AMission Directorate(s): a71 Sciencea71 Space Operationsa71 Exploration SystemsAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Flight Operationsa71 Payloadsa71 Policy & Planninga71 Risk Management
12、/Assessmenta71 Safety & Mission AssuranceAdditional Info: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2001-07-03a71 Approval Name: Eric Raynora71 Approval Organization: QSa71 Approval Phone Number: 202-358-4738Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
