Conceptual Design of the USMC Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Living Lab
Abstract
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is developing the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) system that will rely heavily on Marine-machine teaming, a complex process that requires further development. The development of a living lab (LL)a multi-function network of simulators that will serve as the platform for testing, experimenting, and training new technologies and ideas for how the FVL will operatewill help mitigate Marine-machine collaboration and trust issues. This capstone studies the options and requirements for developing a LL through interviews, research that focuses on existing technologies and operational concepts, and Model-Based Systems Engineering tools using a systems engineering approach. The report includes a detailed needs and requirements analysis, stakeholder analysis, and functional design. The team presents a conceptual design, that includes the system architecture, comprising of system, function and physical views, system life cycle, and the evaluation criteria for a LL. The final product is a set of use cases and concepts of operation. The USMC needs a new approach that supports rapid and relevant upgrades that optimizes the system life cycle and keeps the Marine in mind. This team recommends the USMC consider these findings and continue researching and developing a LL.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1164888
Entities
People
- Craig L. Earls
- Irene Cho
- Josue L. Ramos-calvario
- Lauren Reichert
- Mary Mesa
- Savannah E. Wood
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School