Model-Based Systems Analysis and Engineering: The Development of Enhanced Model-Based Systems Analysis (MBSA) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Couplings for Practical Applications

The National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) Model-Based Systems Analysis & Engineering (MBSA&E) effort developed a toolset for system-level vision-vehicle performance and technology assessments in support of the Sustainable Flight National Partnership (SFNP). NASA sponsored a set of projects to stimulate innovation and develop industry partnerships supporting the MBSA&E effort. The Development of Enhanced Model-Based Systems Analysis (MBSA) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Couplings for Practical Applications project was one of six projects performed by Boeing. This project developed the metamodel and sysML profile to support the connectivity between the MBSA and MBSE. An airplane systems engineering model has been created following the metamodel and profile, which include the requirements, architecture, and performance of an airplane. This system engineering model was also shown to support the model sharing with the industrial partner Collins Aerospace. Besides, Dr. Gokcin Cinar’s team in University of Michigan developed the software that implemented the connectivity between the MBSE and MBSA. Finally, it is concluded that this project developed the necessary infrastructure to support the digital connectivity between the MBSA and MBSE sides.