Systems of Systems Engineering and Integration

The program usually consists of 10 sessions but can be customized to suit customer needs. The possible sessions include:

• An Introduction to System of Systems Engineering/Integration [SoSE/I]
• SoSE/I Development Processes
• SoSE/I Management Challenges
• SoSE/I System Architecture
• SoSE/I Capabilities/Requirements
• SoSE/I Analysis
• SoSE/I Design Integration Challenges/Approaches
• SoSE/I Integration, Verification and Validation ,
• SoSE/I Integrated Logistics Challenges/Approaches,
• Emerging Topics in SoSE/I

Each of the 10 sessions is structured according to the following approach:

• Definitions
• What Changes for Systems of Systems and What Doesn’t
• SoSE/I Opportunities and Pitfalls
• Identifying and Mitigating SoSE/I Risks
• Potential “Silver Bullets”
• Areas Needing Additional Development
• Case Study Exercise and Instructor Critique/Feedback

Upon completion of this program, participants will:

• Have a full understanding of the challenges of engineering and integrating systems of systems.
• Be able to evaluate and plan the application of existing tools and techniques and their extensions to the unique challenges of engineering and integrating systems of systems.
• Possess new skills for engineering and integrating systems of systems (derived through individual and team exercises performed in class augmenting the lecture material).

Key Topics

This program can be customized to meet your specific requirements.

Introduction to System of Systems Engineering/Integration [SoSE/I]

• Definitions
• Acquisition (DOD, NASA, NSSA)
• Technology Readiness Levels

SoSE/I Development Processes

• Process Models Challenges/Approaches
• SoSE/I Management Challenges
• Planning, Monitoring and Control
• Change Control Challenges/Approaches

SoSE/I System Architecture

• Challenges/Approaches
• Net-Centric Operations Challenges/Approaches 
• DOD Architecture Framework (DODAF)
• DoD Internet Reference Model
• The Open Systems Interconnection Reference Model (OSI Reference Model)

SoSE/I Capabilities/Requirements

• The Philosophy Behind Capabilities Versus Requirements-based Acquisition 
• The Reality of Capability-based Acquisition in the Post-TISPR World
• The Emerging Role of the ICD/CDD/CPD
• Requirements Management Challenges
• Approaches

SoSE/I Analysis

• SOSE/I OOA and OOD Challenges/Approaches
• UML/Use Cases and Views
• An Overview of Available UML Tools
• Brief Introduction to SysML

SoSE/I Design Integration Challenges/Approaches

• Design Balancing
• Technical Performance Metrics
• Simulation Challenges/Approaches
• Network Quality of Service Metrics and Their Role in SoSE/I

SoSE/I Integration, Verification and Validation

• Similarities with and Differences from "Conventional" Integration
• Challenges /Approaches and the Critical Role of Standards
• The Standards Development Process
• Examples of Current Standards

SoSE/I Integrated Logistics Challenges/Approaches

• The Increased Importance of Logistics Analysis and Design

Emerging Topics in SoSE/I

• Market, Auction, and Barter-based Systems Engineering
• The Emerging Role of Gaming in SoSE/I
• The Network Neutrality Debate and Its Applications to Closed Networks
• The Wisdom of Crowds and Its Possible Inclusion in SoSE/I
• Web 2.0 and SoSE/I
• Case Studies