Assessment of Model Conversion from Genesys to Magic System of Systems Architect for Model-Based Systems Engineering Interoperability
Abstract
This thesis investigates whether the information contained in a Vitech Genesys model can retain its informational accuracy after conversion into a Dassault Systemes' Magic System of Systems Architect (MSOSA) model. The thesis uses a sample system model in Vitech that implements the system definition language (SDL) and converts it to MSOSA, which uses the systems modeling language (SysML). The study reviewed conversion methods available to the user and converted a Genesys model to an MSOSA model using the only available method, Excel. The study then assessed the converted model and outlined any post-migration remediation. The results of this thesis demonstrate that the currently available methods are feasible but inefficient, as only 34 percent of the entities and 9 percent of the relationships transferred successfully during the experiment. Genesys can output tabular data that represents system model entities and relationships; however, the MSOSA import function was unable to correctly import entities that had one-to-many relationships with other entities. Consequently, the user must perform manual manipulation during the conversion process. Furthermore, ontological differences between the tools prevented the complete import of behavioral data, since many SDL entities map to more than one SysML entity. Based on the results, this thesis recommends pursuing an extensible markup language based software solution for Genesys and MSOSA and developing a formal Navy and Marine Corps ontology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1200454
Entities
People
- Michael C. Donovan
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School