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11.2.3 Piloting Model Based Engineering Techniques for Spacecraft Concepts in Early Formulation
Author(s) -
Cole Bjorn,
Delp Chris,
Donahue Kenny
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2010.tb01145.x
Subject(s) - systems modeling language , systems engineering , variety (cybernetics) , engineering , computer science , unified modeling language , software engineering , engineering management , software , artificial intelligence , programming language
The JPL Integrated Model‐Centric Engineering (IMCE) project is tasked with bringing Model Based Engineering methods, tools and practices into use by systems engineers. Taking a Europa‐focused flagship concept proposal as an example of a system that is early in its engineering lifecycle, IMCE piloted architectural elements for an integrated modeling environment. These elements were used together both as a proof‐of‐concept and to guide development of the methods, tools and practices for flight projects as JPL transitions to model‐centric engineering. This paper presents both products of this effort and a variety of insights to guide the future of model‐centric engineering techniques. Also, recommendations are made regarding the strengths and weaknesses of existing information models and the Systems Modeling Language (SysML).