Simulation modeling as a method of assessing the resource intensity of space rocket complex support equipment operation

Simulation by software models is one of the most frequently used techniques for the analysis of complex engineering and organizational systems. The paper presents the analysis of capabilities of analytical and simulation models when analyzing the functioning of complex engineering and organizational systems. The resource intensity of operation is assessed with the help of the proposed simulation models of the system of operating the support equipment of medium capacity boosters’ launch facilities taking into account the application of various methods of controlling the technical condition of the equipment and the influence of degradation processes on the equipment reliability. The dependences of the availability factor and maintenance costs on the time in service have been obtained for the launch systems that make it possible to assess the advantages and disadvantages of the control strategies taking into account long periods of launch facilities operation.