A METHODOLOGY TO SUPPORT EARLY STAGE OFF-THE-SHELF NAVAL VESSEL ACQUISITIONS

Author(s):  
B A Morris ◽  
S C Cook ◽  
S M Cannon

This paper describes a research programme to construct a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodology that supports acquiring organisations in the early stages of Off-the-Shelf (OTS) naval vessel acquisitions. A structured approach to design and requirements definition activities has been incorporated into the methodology to provide an easily implemented, reusable approach that supports defensible acquisition of OTS naval vessels through traceability of decisions. The methodology comprises two main parts. Firstly, a design space is developed from the capability needs using Set-Based Design principles, Model-Based Conceptual Design, and Design Patterns. A key idea is to employ Concept and Requirements Exploration to trim the design space to the region of OTS designs most likely to meet the needs. This region can be used to specify Request for Tender (RFT) requirements. Secondly, the methodology supports trades-off between the OTS design options proposed in the RFT responses using a multi-criteria decision making method. The paper includes an example implementation of the methodology for an indicative Offshore Patrol Vessel capability.

2018 ◽  
Vol Vol 160 (A1) ◽  
Author(s):  
B A Morris ◽  
S C Cook ◽  
S M Cannon

This paper describes a research programme to construct a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodology that supports acquiring organisations in the early stages of Off-the-Shelf (OTS) naval vessel acquisitions. A structured approach to design and requirements definition activities has been incorporated into the methodology to provide an easily implemented, reusable approach that supports defensible acquisition of OTS naval vessels through traceability of decisions. The methodology comprises two main parts. Firstly, a design space is developed from the capability needs using Set-Based Design principles, Model-Based Conceptual Design, and Design Patterns. A key idea is to employ Concept and Requirements Exploration to trim the design space to the region of OTS designs most likely to meet the needs. This region can be used to specify Request for Tender (RFT) requirements. Secondly, the methodology supports trades-off between the OTS design options proposed in the RFT responses using a multi-criteria decision making method. The paper includes an example implementation of the methodology for an indicative Offshore Patrol Vessel capability.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 2574 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donatas Mažeika ◽  
Rimantas Butleris

This paper presents how Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) could be leveraged in order to mitigate security risks at an early stage of system development. Primarily, MBSE was used to manage complex engineering projects in terms of system requirements, design, analysis, verification, and validation activities, leaving security aspects aside. However, previous research showed that security requirements and risks could be tackled in the MBSE model, and powerful MBSE tools such as simulation, change impact analysis, automated document generation, validation, and verification could be successfully reused in the multidisciplinary field. This article analyzes various security-related techniques and then clarifies how these techniques can be represented in the Systems Modeling Language (SysML) model and then further exploited with MBSE tools. The paper introduces the MBSEsec method, which gives guidelines for the security analysis process, the SysML/UML-based security profile, and recommendations on what security technique is needed at each security process phase. The MBSEsec method was verified by creating an application case study that reflects real-world problems and running an experiment where systems and security engineers evaluated the feasibility of our approach.


Author(s):  
Kazuya Oizumi ◽  
Akio Ito ◽  
Kazuhiro Aoyama

AbstractSystem design at the early stage of design plays an important role in design process. Model based systems engineering is seen as a prominent approach for this challenge. System design can be explored by means of system simulation. However, as the system is a complex system, system model tends to have high level of abstraction. Therefore, the models cannot depict every details of the system, which makes optimization unreasonable.Furthermore, at the early stage of design, there are many uncertainties such as success of technological developments. By properly incorporating uncertain factors in system design, the system can be tolerant. Currently system design is conducted by experienced experts. However, for more complex system, it would be difficult to continue the current practice. Therefore, a method to support design team to make decision in system design is needed.This paper proposes a computational support for the system design. Design constraints, which seems the core information that design team wants at system design, are modeled. By visualizing constraints quantitatively and intuitively, the proposed method can support design team to conduct system design and design study.


2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinhe Zhao

Two methodologies used in aircraft system developments are Model-Based Safety Analysis (MBSA), which assesses the safety risk associated with design in later stages, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), a process that creates the domain models to help design a system. With the continuous growing use of both methodologies, it is inevitable that they will become linked to improve the design process from many aspects. This review identifies and proposes potential links for the integration of MBSA and MBSE by using the V-model of MBSA, thereby resulting in more effective design processes and reduced development costs. The paper addresses a general interpretation of the topic and supplementary case studies within the industry regarding both methodologies. Some benefits of the link between MBSA and MBSE include: utilisation of a wider range of analysis tools, automated communication of important definitions, consistency between both ends, and a potential improvement in confidence regarding design. As this is a preliminary proposal regarding the best approach for using MBSA in combination with MBSE, further research should be performed into the areas of formalized language, defining systems requirements for the usage of this approach, and relationships with the existing regulations and compliance needs. Deux méthodes utilisées dans le développement des avions sont l’Analyse de sécurité basée sur des modèles (ASBM), qui évalue les risques de sécurité associés avec la conceptualisation d’étapes antérieures, et l’Ingénierie des systèmes basée sur des modèles (ISBM), un processus qui crée des modèles de domaine pour concevoir un système. Avec l’utilisation croissante des deux méthodes, il est inévitable qu’elles seront liées pour améliorer le processus de conceptualisation de plusieurs aspects. Cette revue identifie et propose des liens potentiels qui pourraient intégrer l’ASBM et l’ISBM, en utilisant le model-V de MBSA, résultant ainsi en des processus de conceptualisation plus efficaces et des coûts de développement réduits. L’article adresse une interprétation générale du sujet et des études de cas supplémentaires dans l’industrie qui concernent les deux méthodes de développement. Certains des avantages du lien entre ASBM et ISBM incluent: l’utilisation d’une grande gamme d’outils d’analyse, la communication automatisée de dé nitions importantes de conceptualisation, la cohérence entre les deux extrémités, et une confiance améliorée dans la conceptualisation. Comme ceci est une proposition préliminaire concernant la meilleure approche pour combiner l’ASBM et l’ISBM, de plus amples recherches devraient être menées dans les domaines du langage formel, les exigences des systèmes pour utiliser cette approche, les relations avec les règlements actuels et les exigences pour la conformité. 


Konstruktion ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 76-83
Author(s):  
Jens Pottebaum ◽  
Iris Gräßler

Inhalt Unscharfe Anforderungen, verschiedene Lösungs-alternativen oder eingeschränkt gültige Simulationsmodelle sind Beispiele für inhärente Unsicherheit in der Produktentwicklung. Im vorliegenden Beitrag wird ein modellbasierter Ansatz vorgestellt, der das industriell etablierte Denken in Sicherheitsfaktoren um qualitative Aspekte ergänzt. Modelle der Informationsqualität helfen, die Unsicherheit von Ent- wicklungsartefakten beschreibend zu charakterisieren. Mittels semantischer Technologien wird Unsicherheit so wirklich handhabbar – nicht im Sinne einer Berechnung, sondern im Sinne einer qualitativen Interpretation. Dadurch entsteht wertvolles Wissen für die iterative Anforderungsanalyse, die Bewertung alternativer System-Architekturen oder für die Rekonfiguration von Simulationen.


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