A model-based systems engineering framework for concept development
Thesis (S.M. in Engineering and Management)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, 2012.
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| author | London, Brian (Brian N.) |
| author2 | Donna H. Rhodes. |
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| description | Thesis (S.M. in Engineering and Management)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, 2012. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/708222019-04-12T12:34:46Z A model-based systems engineering framework for concept development London, Brian (Brian N.) Donna H. Rhodes. System Design and Management Program. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering Systems Division. System Design and Management Program. Engineering Systems Division. System Design and Management Program. Thesis (S.M. in Engineering and Management)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, 2012. Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. Includes bibliographical references (p. 148-151). The development of increasingly complex, innovative systems under greater constraints has been the trend over the past several decades. In order to be successful, organizations must develop products that meet customer needs more effectively than the competitors' alternatives. The development of these concepts is based on a broad set of stakeholder objectives, from which alternative designs are developed and compared. When properly performed, this process helps those involved understand the benefits and drawbacks of each option. This is crucial as firms need to effectively and quickly explore many concepts, and easily determine those most likely to succeed. It is generally accepted that a methodical design approach leads to the reduction in design flaws and cost over a product's life cycle. Several techniques have been developed to facilitate these efforts. However, the traditional tools and work products are isolated, and require diligent manual inspection. It is expected that the effectiveness of the high-level product design and development will improve dramatically through the adoption of computer based modeling and simulation. This emerging capability can mitigate the challenges and risks imposed by complex systems by enforcing rigor and precision. Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is a methodology for designing systems using interconnected computer models. The recent proliferation of MBSE is evidence of its ability to improve the design fidelity and enhance communication among development teams. Existing descriptions of leveraging MBSE for deriving requirements and system design are prevalent. However, very few descriptions of model-based concept development have been presented. This may be due to the lack of MBSE methodologies for performing concept development. Teams that attempt a model-based approach without well defined, structured strategy are often unsuccessful. However, when MBSE is combined with a clear methodology, designs can be more efficiently generated and evaluated. While it may not be feasible to provide a "standard" methodology for concept development, a framework is envisioned that incorporates a variety of methods and techniques. This thesis proposes such a framework and presents an example based on a simulated concept development effort. by Brian London. S.M.in Engineering and Management 2012-05-15T21:15:18Z 2012-05-15T21:15:18Z 2012 2012 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/70822 793107722 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 151 p. application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Engineering Systems Division. System Design and Management Program. London, Brian (Brian N.) A model-based systems engineering framework for concept development |
| title | A model-based systems engineering framework for concept development |
| title_full | A model-based systems engineering framework for concept development |
| title_fullStr | A model-based systems engineering framework for concept development |
| title_full_unstemmed | A model-based systems engineering framework for concept development |
| title_short | A model-based systems engineering framework for concept development |
| title_sort | model based systems engineering framework for concept development |
| topic | Engineering Systems Division. System Design and Management Program. |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/70822 |
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