Extensive context dependent internal tests help to guard against erroneous or inappropriate entries, and on-line help at both the screen and field levels is provided to assist the analyst in the proper use of the many features. MAnE provides an intuitive and structured approach for entering program data, for reviewing program output in both textual and graphical form, and for invoking any of the numerous utilities and facilities that comprise the environment.
MAnE brings the software tools of the professionals to all mission analysts.
Full optimization of missions with up to ten distinct legs is provided. A wide variety of reports that provide details on all aspects of a mission. The environment also provides for the creation of external plot files for use with commercial presentation graphics software. Features Comprehensive spacecraft and propulsion system model permits detailed spacecraft component specification and distinct modeling of the propulsion system for each maneuver. Mission optimization criterion may be maximum net payload or minimum initial mass, total mission Delta-V or mission duration.