Experiences in Applying Architecture-Centric Model Based System Engineering to Large-Scale, Distributed, Real-Time Systems
Abstract
The U.S. Air Force is developing the next generation airborne Command and Control Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) capability called the E-10A Multi-Sensor Command and Control (MC2A) aircraft. The Government and industry have employed model based system engineering (MBSE) principles as an integral part of the program system and software engineering approach. Work to date covers the E-10A requirements analysis and preliminary design phases that includes the development of an executable Unified Modeling Language (UML) system model. The objective of this paper is to document our experiences using MBSE on a large-scale, software intensive project. Included in this paper are the original issues we are attempting to address, the approach used, and lessons learned. We believe the technical and organizational aspects of this program make for a realistic test of MBSE for large-scale development efforts; and that the E-10A challenges, approaches, and lessons learned are applicable to other software intensive development efforts. Unfortunately, the U.S. Air Force recently decided to terminate the E-10A program due to pressing Service budget constraints. It is undecided at this point when or where the emerging E-10A capabilities will transition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- AD1107215
Entities
People
- Michael D. Brooks
- Thomas M. Wheeler
Organizations
- MITRE Corporation