ü From April 26 - 29, 2022 (4 6-Hour Days, 24 Hours Total, Class Dates: 23, 26, 28, 29 April)
ü 1100-1700 Eastern Time (0800-1400 Pacific Time)
ü Includes a copy of the course textbook Applied Space Systems Engineering and a complete set of course notes
ü All students will receive an AIAA Certificate of Completion at the end of the course
Overview
This course provides a broad overview of the processes, practices, tools, and techniques that comprise the emerging discipline of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) with an emphasis on practical application. The course begins with a review of the systems engineering framework and protocols that establish the context for MBSE practice. We then examine the evolution of MBSE from paper to software and review the current state of languages (UML, SYSML, LML, etc.) and tools. From this background, the basic goals of MBSE within a project context are discussed. The course then focuses on six central themes that comprise the unique advantages MBSE offers—Capturing, Connecting, Controlling, Communicating, Collaborating and Cycling—with specific examples, lessons learned from applications in NASA and commercial projects. The course makes extensive use of “learn by doing” through hands-on exercises.
Learning Objectives
While the course uses a specific tool for teaching, the goal of the course is to be “tool agnostic” such that the basic principles can be applied to any tools that a person or project may use. By the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Explain the systems engineering framework and how we use it to develop technical baselines throughout the lifecycle.
- Develop key systems engineering diagrams and other artifacts to communicate requirements validation, system context, functional behavior, physical architecture, interfaces, risks and other information.
- List model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools, contrast them with model-based engineering tools, and explain how they can be used to capture, connect, communicate, collaborate, control and cycle the systems engineering effort.
- Identify different modeling languages and explain their application
- Describe and give examples for the application of MBSE across the lifecycle, from goals, objectives and ConOps through verification planning.
- Apply MBSE tools to develop basic system models.
Who Should
Attend
This course is intended for practicing systems engineers, payload principle investigators, subsystem engineers, or project managers involved in any phase of the space mission life cycle who are curious about the application of MBSE to their projects.
- Non-Member Price: $1195 USD
- AIAA Member Price: $995 USD
- AIAA Student Member Price: $495 USD
- System Engineering Fundamentals
- Introduction to MBSE and Tools
- Introduction to Modeling Frameworks and Languages
- Applied MBSE- Modeling System Design
- Modeling System Management
- Modeling System Realization
- MBSE Design and Analysis
- Deep Dive Modeling Frameworks and Languages
- NanoMET: A space system lifecycle case study(integrated throughout)
- Extensive Hands-on Exercises (integrated throughout)
Instructor
The course will be instructed by an aerospace systems expert from Teaching Science and Technology Inc. (TSTI):
Dr. Bruce Chesley is an experienced space program manager and industry executive. He served as the Chief Strategist for a space system portfolio spanning human spaceflight, commercial satellites, and government space systems and he led the early development of a global broadband satellite constellation. He has also delivered advanced space systems and prototypes while serving in a variety of roles in program management, business development and engineering. His Air Force assignments included Air Force Space Command, the National Reconnaissance Office, and the USAF Academy where he was an Assistant Professor of Astronautics. He was elected to the International Academy of Astronautics in 2020 and serves as a Vice President on the Bureau of the International Astronautical Federation. He has published more than 20 technical papers and book chapters on satellite design and space systems engineering. He is also an adjunct professor at Stevens Institute of Technology.
Course Delivery and Materials
- Classes will not be recorded.
- You can test your connection here: https://zoom.us/test
- Connection information will be provided to registrants near the course start date.
- Course Notes: A complete set of course notes with copies of all slides used in the presentations
- Courseware: Innoslate cloud-based tool (free trial license). Internet access required.
- Courseware: Cameo Enterprise Architect (using free trail license)
- TSTI Alumni status allowing online access to course materials, including tools and videos through the Alumni Lounge
Classroom Hours: 24 classroom hours / 2.4 CEU/PDH