Model-Based Systems Engineering Workshop
Model-based approaches to systems engineering and systems development are increasingly seen as the key strategy for dealing with the increased complexity of large scale, complex systems. Models provide a single source of truth for requirements, architecture, analysis, design, verification and validation information. They enable faster and more accurate specification, validation, and simulation. The integration of models at the systems and systems-of-systems level with models specific to the engineering disciplines of electrical, mechanical, software and others, is bringing big benefits in development time, quality, consistency, agility and overall program success.
IBM has pioneered model-based approaches to both systems engineering and software development for decades. In recent years, the IBM Practice Library has integrated various methods from IBM Rational Harmony, IBM Rational Unified Process for Systems Engineering, IBM Model Driven Systems Development and other methods into a unified approach called the IBM Systems Engineering Method. A primary focus of this method is the model based systems engineering (MBSE) approach.
This FREE workshop introduces the MBSE approach in the IBM Systems Engineering Method and its concepts, enabling systems engineers to put key methods into action immediately. The focus is on practical methods that can be used right away, even by those with no previous modeling background. While the course will use IBM Rational Rhapsody for demonstrations and class examples, the methods taught in this tutorial can be employed with any UML/SysML modeling tool. A trial copy of IBM Rational Rhapsody will be provided for download and use during the workshop for those who wish to bring their computers to class. Class exercises may also be performed using pen and paper. No previous modeling or computer experience is required.
Workshop Outline
The IBM Systems Engineering Method
A brief history and origins
Practice and Method Libraries
CURE – a recursive approach to MBSE
C – Context
System boundary and external users
Interface descriptions
I/O entities
U – Usage
CONOPS, mission scenarios and use cases
Complete usages
Flows of events
Activity Diagrams
R – Realization
State Models
Architecture models
Realization and Allocation
Realization using activity and sequence diagrams
E – Execution
Making models executable
Activity flow and state transitions
Automating execution
Recursion and Levels of Abstraction
Flow-down and levels of abstraction
Multi-Discipline Modeling
Flow-down of models from systems engineering to specific disciplines
Speakers
Barclay Brown is the Global Solution Executive for Systems Engineering for IBM Rational. A former chief engineer for IBM Global Business Services, he was the lead systems engineer for some of IBM’s largest development projects. He is co-author of the book Model-Driven Systems Engineering with Rational Tools. Mr. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering with graduate degrees in psychology and business and current doctoral research systems engineering. He is a certified Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP), the Americas Sector Director for INCOSE, and an adjunct professor of systems engineering at the University of Central Florida.
Gavin Arthurs is a Systems Solution Architect working in the IBM Rational Federal Business Unit. His focus is on the systems and software engineering practice, including requirements
development, model based systems engineering and software development and the development lifecycle. Mr. Arthurs primarily works with federal organizations such as the DoD, armed services, and NASA as well many of the federal system integrators such a Lockheed Martin, Boeing etc. He has over 20 years of experience, is a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer, an INCOSE CSEP and an OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Advanced.
Avenue, date and time
IBM
IBM La Jolla
4660 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121
January 30, 2014
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM