Martin Lindell, Benjamin Mansfield, Michael Olson, Carson Storey, Matthew Wolf, Emily Wood, Jonathan Weaver
{"title":"Applied Ideation Methodology Selector Tool","authors":"Martin Lindell, Benjamin Mansfield, Michael Olson, Carson Storey, Matthew Wolf, Emily Wood, Jonathan Weaver","doi":"10.1002/iis2.13240","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.13240","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In engineering and product development, it is challenging to identify the most promising opportunities to work on, translate those opportunities into well-defined problem statements, generate many alternative concepts, and select/implement the most promising concepts. Many well-known tools aim to put structured processes around the ideation or concept generation phase, including, but not limited to, Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), Yilmaz et al. 77 Design Heuristics, Biomimicry, and Brainwriting. Herein, the authors identify thirteen methods specific to concept generation, clearly define and differentiate what these methods excel at, and provide structured reasoning as to why some methods are preferred in various situations over others. Following this reasoning the authors propose a Microsoft Excel-based tool built off a modified version of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) that with user input will recommend the best set of ideation methodologies for the users' scenario. Seven criteria definitions were established to differentiate and rank each ideation methodology. Multiple test cases demonstrate the results of the selection tool to be predictable and rational. Possible future work includes adding additional ideation methodologies to the Excel based tool, further validation by more users, and expanding it to include tools for both problem definition and concept selection/implementation methodologies. The authors feel that doing great systems engineering must begin with a great architecture/concept, and this tool can facilitate routine development of highly innovative, high-valued solutions that, when well executed via a rigorous systems engineering process, will create exceptional enterprise value.</p>","PeriodicalId":100663,"journal":{"name":"INCOSE International Symposium","volume":"34 1","pages":"1838-1853"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142165423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Real to Real: Deriving Software Development Practices from Film Production Principles","authors":"Barry Hawkey, Marie Vans","doi":"10.1002/iis2.13220","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.13220","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Software development projects face significant risks of going over budget, over schedule, and of failing to deliver expected benefits. These risks have endured despite methodological changes within the industry, such as the rise in popularity of Agile. This research looks outside of the software industry and seeks inspiration from film production, which has developed different management strategies to address challenges similar to those faced by software development projects.</p><p>First, an analysis of film production project management reveals four principles, each evidenced by a set of practices used throughout the industry. Next, we identify sets of practices that would enable software development projects to also align to those same four principles. The synthesis of each principle from its set of supporting film production practices is then validated through structured interviews with veteran film producers. Lastly, the derivation of each principle to a parallel set of supporting practices within the context of software development is validated in a second series of interviews with experienced software development project managers.</p><p>In total, this research identifies a set of software development project management practices that mirror film production practices. These practices offer a framework for software development project managers to consider when seeking to tailor existing methodologies, particularly in scenarios that present challenges similar to those encountered in film production.</p>","PeriodicalId":100663,"journal":{"name":"INCOSE International Symposium","volume":"34 1","pages":"1482-1493"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142165442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anthony A. Adebonojo, Kirk A. Moen, Jennifer L. Russell
{"title":"MBSE Analysis & Update of U.S. Infrastructure Data Taxonomy (IDT) Using U.S. National Critical Functions (NCFs)","authors":"Anthony A. Adebonojo, Kirk A. Moen, Jennifer L. Russell","doi":"10.1002/iis2.13255","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.13255","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this paper, we will demonstrate the application of Model&dash;Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques we have used to assist the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in analysis of open&dash;source Infrastructure Data Taxonomy (IDT) data to analyze and contribute to the updates required for their IDT. We will show how we have used Functional Analysis, Logical Structure Taxonomies, and MBSE tools to analyze the IDT alongside the DHS National Critical Functions (NCFs) to recommend and improve these updates for their IDT. We have also proposed updates to the NCFs themselves where obvious improvements could be made. Our future recommendations are to continue this effort as a team of INCOSE Critical Infrastructure Protection and Recovery (CIPR) team members, along with other INCOSE Working Groups (WGs), and to explore other use cases based on this model data, as well as inviting other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assist in the enhancements. This modeling effort demonstrated the use of these MBSE tools while working together with other organizations to enable improvements to the Critical Infrastructure (CI) space leveraging systems theory &amp; thought leadership. We will outline further avenues for exploration using this provided MBSE capability in multiple areas that could be useful to the DHS, and will discuss a potential longer&dash;term engagement with DHS in an annual challenge. This challenge similar to those led by multiple other projects will include collaborations with universities and other CI / CIPR entities interested in this modeling of the CI space. Other opportunities to extend the model further include, but are not limited to security / cybersecurity, operational, and services modeling use cases, involving Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and much more. We have shown how these tools are effective and efficient for use in the water / wastewater sector, but will also yield similar benefits when applied across all identified sectors and across the international community as well (i.e., transportation, telecommunications, etc.). Interestingly we have seen in our initial analyses that the various taxonomies across sectors, subsectors, segments, subsegments, and assets vary slightly between regions and countries internationally for various reasons.</p>","PeriodicalId":100663,"journal":{"name":"INCOSE International Symposium","volume":"34 1","pages":"2048-2068"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142165463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Allison Ledford Ph.D., Susan Askew PE, CSEP, Edward Huang Ph.D.
{"title":"DATA ELEMENT MAPPING AND ANALYSIS (DEMA) TO ENABLE SYSTEMATIC MODEL CREATION USING SYSML","authors":"Allison Ledford Ph.D., Susan Askew PE, CSEP, Edward Huang Ph.D.","doi":"10.1002/iis2.13275","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.13275","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Data Element Mapping and Analysis (DEMA) represents a new and systematic methodology for the standardized capture, mapping, and analysis of data threads essential for comprehending digital systems and their architecture. This research studies the synergies between DEMA and Systems Modeling Language (SysML). The study aims to enable the systematic creation of digital artifacts using SysML. The results show that DEMA can serve as a complementary tool, enhancing the creation of SysML models by improving knowledge capture and verification processes. The prototype DEMA to SysML framework presented in this work provides the foundation for a systematic methodology to enable the systematic creation of models using SysML.</p>","PeriodicalId":100663,"journal":{"name":"INCOSE International Symposium","volume":"34 1","pages":"2373-2383"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142165303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Martin Haug Larsen, Satyanarayana Kokkula, Gerrit Muller
{"title":"A Proposal for Model-Based Systems Engineering Method for Creating Secure Cyber-Physical Systems","authors":"Martin Haug Larsen, Satyanarayana Kokkula, Gerrit Muller","doi":"10.1002/iis2.13131","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.13131","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Rising levels of risk as cyber-attackers look to exploit system vulnerabilities threatens the Air Traffic Control industry. Attacks on Air Navigation Service Providers' communications systems may lead to airspace closure and even cause safety issues. This paper presents a novel Model-Based Systems Engineering method that enables systems engineers, in collaboration with system security and software engineers, to perform threat-modeling analysis of cyber-physical systems early in the system development process and incorporate mitigation strategies into the system design. The proposed model-based method covers few security concepts, including misuse cases, system assets, threats, risks, vulnerabilities, and security control identification. The study found that the proposed method is suitable for conducting security analysis for complex cyber-physical systems early in the system development process.</p>","PeriodicalId":100663,"journal":{"name":"INCOSE International Symposium","volume":"34 1","pages":"37-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142165250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jacques MARTINEZ, Imane BOUHALI, Luca PALLADINO, Vincent IDASIAK, Frederic KRATZ, Jean-Yves CHOLEY, Faida MHENNI
{"title":"Accelerating Digital Transformation through MBSE, Multi-physics Simulation and Digital Twin in Industry","authors":"Jacques MARTINEZ, Imane BOUHALI, Luca PALLADINO, Vincent IDASIAK, Frederic KRATZ, Jean-Yves CHOLEY, Faida MHENNI","doi":"10.1002/iis2.13171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.13171","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the dynamic aviation industry, Aerospace Industries grapple with the intricate challenge of certifying products amidst integration requirements from aerospace manufacturers and airworthiness regulations imposed by aviation authorities. This paper underscores the indispensable role of ModelBased Systems Engineering (MBSE) in addressing the multiphase issues inherent in our product complexity. The first focal point is the certification process, where Safran SEATS navigates the complexities imposed by aerospace manufacturers and stringent airworthiness regulations. This intricate certification process demands the strategic deployment of MBSE to streamline and enhance procedural efficiency. The second challenge arises from the abstract nature of style and perceived quality requirements articulated by diverse customers. With the goal of exceeding customer expectations and creating a genuine “WOW” effect, MBSE becomes instrumental in aligning product development with diverse and often oriented customers' needs. The third dimension of complexity stems from the variability in emerging requirements, where innovations swiftly become industry standards. MBSE provides a structured approach to handle this variability, ensuring adaptability and positioning products at the forefront of innovation. Additionally, we dissect the influence of Model-Based Design (MBD) on design processes, shedding light on its transformative effects. Introducing the concept of a digital twin, we explore its significance in the aerospace domain. Real-world implementations of digital twin technology examined through concrete examples from aerospace projects. Finally, the presentation addresses uncertainties surrounding program efficiency, a critical consideration in the intensely competitive seat market. This paper unfolds a compelling industrial testimony, showcasing Safran SEATS' journey in overcoming the complexity of digital transformation in Aerospace Industries. It provides solutions to intricate challenges posed by certification, customers' requirements, evolving industry standards, and economic competitiveness, encapsulating the transformative impact of MBSE in our pursuit of excellence.</p>","PeriodicalId":100663,"journal":{"name":"INCOSE International Symposium","volume":"34 1","pages":"691-715"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142165271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lukas Portenlänger, Andreas Korff, Wolfgang Schönecker, Claudio Zuccaro
{"title":"Analysis of the Ability of the OSLC Standard to Improve Data Traceability in System Development","authors":"Lukas Portenlänger, Andreas Korff, Wolfgang Schönecker, Claudio Zuccaro","doi":"10.1002/iis2.13242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.13242","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The development of systems offers a particular challenge for the interoperability of different tools used by collaborating developers like requirements management, design, or simulation tools. The difficult and time-consuming process to integrate and exchange data between different systems can lead to data inconsistencies and reduced efficiency in the development process. The integration standard Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration (OSLC) targets the integration of engineering software applications. Its approach supports loose tool coupling, in which each application autonomously manages its own product data, while providing RESTful web services through which other applications can interact. This paper aims to analyze the suitability of OSLC as an overarching integration mechanism for the complete set of engineering artifacts created during system development. This paper presents use cases for the application of OSLC at the company MAHLE. For these use cases, the employed OSLC based toolchain is assessed. The analysis in this paper confirms that OSLC's capabilities allow users to support traceability and can support the exchange and integrate data according to the defined requirements, but it is not sufficient for sophisticated data processing functionalities, such as safety analysis or simulation. The OSLC integration does correspondingly compare favorably to integration technologies already in use regarding traceability, while transformation of data in domain specific tools is needed to achieve deeper levels of integration.</p>","PeriodicalId":100663,"journal":{"name":"INCOSE International Symposium","volume":"34 1","pages":"1867-1879"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142165511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Megan C. Marcellin, Gigi Pavur, John J. Cardenas, Saddam Q. Waheed, Benjamin D. Trump, Igor Linkov, Venkataraman Lakshmi, James H. Lambert
{"title":"Risk and Systems Analysis for Renewable Power Generation with Environmental and Other Stressors","authors":"Megan C. Marcellin, Gigi Pavur, John J. Cardenas, Saddam Q. Waheed, Benjamin D. Trump, Igor Linkov, Venkataraman Lakshmi, James H. Lambert","doi":"10.1002/iis2.13167","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.13167","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The effects of climate change and water scarcity threaten the stability of critical infrastructure systems in developing regions. In particular, the interconnectedness of energy systems, natural resources, economic growth, and social welfare requires a systems-level framework to identify scenarios which most impact these systems. This paper evaluates and quantifies infrastructure system risk, defined as the influence of scenarios on system priorities. A scenario-based multi-criteria preferences model assesses system component priorities for a baseline scenario as well as climate and related scenarios. The shift in priorities between the baseline and other future scenarios define scenario disruptiveness, or level of risk. The methods are demonstrated for the case of the emerging renewable energy sector of Iraq. Twenty-five renewable energy system assets are prioritized by an assessment of system success criteria, which include economic, social, political, and climate considerations. The system prioritization is reevaluated in the case of seven disruptive scenarios relating to water scarcity, climate volatility, and social and economic shifts. This paper advances methods of the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge (SEBoK) Part 3: Engineering and Management, by defining system risk and proposing methods for risk identification and risk analysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":100663,"journal":{"name":"INCOSE International Symposium","volume":"34 1","pages":"631-648"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142165327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Balachandar Ramachandiya Amarnath, Adriana D'Souza, Bernd Podey, Javier Reines, Moises Ramon Martinez
{"title":"An ontology example in Configuration Management at Airbus","authors":"Balachandar Ramachandiya Amarnath, Adriana D'Souza, Bernd Podey, Javier Reines, Moises Ramon Martinez","doi":"10.1002/iis2.13252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.13252","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Today data is increasingly available in our engineering domains but without an ontology to structure it, one might get drowned in the data lake. Configuration Management data being central to maintaining the configuration of the aircraft throughout its life cycle, need to be well described, understood and interpreted appropriately. This paper presents the effort performed at Airbus in the configuration management domain to structure the data through abstract ontology models of processes, tools and workflows. The ontology objects are then implemented and exposed as a data product to be used in digital transformation initiatives. This ontology based approach has encouraged harmonization of digital initiatives across different aircraft programs, and the associated graph style implementation ensures a more efficient exploration of Configuration Management data, leading to shorter lead time for development of data driven initiatives and knowledge ramp up.</p>","PeriodicalId":100663,"journal":{"name":"INCOSE International Symposium","volume":"34 1","pages":"1992-2010"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142165522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"EXTENDING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING FOR SAFETY-CRITICAL DEFENCE APPLICATIONS","authors":"POTIRON Katia, INGE James","doi":"10.1002/iis2.13141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/iis2.13141","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Defence sector applications are often characterised by a high level of complexity: in the technical systems involved, in their management and supply chain arrangements, and in the dynamic nature of the risks involved. ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 is well established as a standard that provides a common set of life cycle processes and terminology for engineering complex systems. However, it takes a generic approach that does not directly address the needs of systems with a safety impact. In contrast, safety-specific standards like IEC 61508 provide a well-known framework for the functional safety of electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic safety-related systems, but do not address the complexity commonly found in systems in the defence sector.</p><p>In IEC 63187-1, the International Electrotechnical Commission is drafting a new standard to provide a safety framework for defence applications. It uses modern systems engineering principles that build on ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, extending it with requirements to make it appropriate for critical systems in the defence sector. This paper discusses how IEC 63187-1 uses ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 to achieve the goals of system safety, why this approach was adopted, the expected benefits and some of the impacts of designing the new safety framework this way.</p>","PeriodicalId":100663,"journal":{"name":"INCOSE International Symposium","volume":"34 1","pages":"199-209"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142165534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}