Complex Systems &
Frontier Governance.
The Institute’s operational brain. We solve the "Wicked Problems" of high-stakes environments, from the metabolic defense of astronauts to the algorithmic governance of critical terrestrial infrastructure.
Operational Research Labs
Unit 03 executes research across two interlinked domains.
Space Health & Extreme Environments
Lab 03-A
Investigating metabolic defense, planetary analogs, and closed-loop life support for human survival in hostile, resource-limited theaters.
Research Focus
How do we maintain peak human performance and immune integrity during deep isolation where extraction is impossible?
Resilient Governance & AI
Lab 03-B
Developing High-Reliability Organization (HRO) structures and AI oversight frameworks to manage complex state and industrial systems.
Research Focus
How do we engineer digital command systems that remain audit-proof and reliable during systemic collapse or massive latency?
Unit 03 Command Team
Uniting planetary scientists, clinical physicians, and systems architects.
Doctoral Integration (DHS)
Unit 03 provides the analytical framework for the high-reliability leader. Thesis tracks are designed for practitioners navigating frontier environments.
Track A: Frontier Logistics
Thesis focus on closed-loop supply chains and physiological performance in extreme isolation (Antarctic/Space analogs).
Track B: Systemic Governance
Thesis focus on HRO implementation, AI diagnostic oversight, and critical infrastructure policy during crisis events.
Engineer Institutional Resilience
Agencies, enterprise partners, and independent researchers are invited to join Strategic Unit 03 to solve complex systems challenges.
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