An Integrated Approach to Systems Engineering through Modeling and Simulation

Abstract

Modeling and simulation is a key enabler for the systems engineering process and can support the affordability goals for new programs by performing trade studies during the pre-acquisition phase of new programs. Modeling and simulation allows program managers and designers to assess the impact of system requirements and the introduction of new technologies early in the design phase and to assess alternative concepts, identifying the best approach to fulfill the requirements before significant funding has been expended. Advatech Pacific, Inc. (Advatech), is under the direction of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), and with their support is currently developing the Integrated System and Cost Modeling (ISCM) tool suite that addresses the impact of system requirements and technology insertion and explores trade spaces throughout the life cycle of a program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 22, 2011
Accession Number
ADA548603

Entities

People

  • Michael O'such

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Complex Systems
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Models
  • Engineering
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Life Cycles
  • Military Research
  • Procurement
  • Risk Analysis
  • Small Satellites
  • Spacecraft
  • Systems Engineering

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Technology Areas

  • Space