Walter Lucchesi

This paper discusses an architecture based engineering solution of achieving command, control, communication, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) interoperability and several challenges. This paper addresses the problem space from a system engineering & analyst viewpoint and uses the object-oriented (OO) unified modeling language (UML) as the model representation of the architectural artifacts described in the DAF. The utilization of the three new diagrams (i.e. composite, interaction & timing) which have been introduced in UML version 2 are discussed and integrated into the SoS analysis approach discussed. Finally, the paper concludes with several areas of potential research for the future.

Joseph Kroculick Advance Concepts Engineering Walter Lucchesi, Advanced Concepts Engineering William Ward US Army CERDEC ABSTRACT Tactical Radio Systems such as the Mid-Tier Networking Vehicular Radio (MNVR) and the Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS) Radio provide common functions that can be componentized with standardized interfaces. In the Army’s acquisition and testing processes, next generation radios are being fielded with related systems and components as capabilities. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is an ideal methodology to develop a Reference Architecture using a common development process. MBSE uses a formal model of a system of systems to represent all systems engineering information. Key benefits of MBSETactical Radio Systems such as the Mid-Tier Networking Vehicular Radio (MNVR) and the Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS) Radio provide common functions that can be componentized with standardized interfaces. In the Army’s acquisition and testing...