Foundations of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) - Online Short Course (Starts May 7, 2021) 7 May - 21 May 2021 Online

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  • 7, 14, 21 May 2021 (3 Half Days)
  • Fridays at 1200-1600 Eastern Time (0900-1300 Pacific Time)
  • A Hands-on Approach to Understanding the Processes, Practicalities and Potentials of MBSE for your Projects
  • Includes a copy of the course textbook Applied Space Systems Engineering and a complete set of course notes
  • All students will receive an AIAA Certificate of Completion at the end of the course

This 1.5-day virtual course provides a broad overview of the processes, practices, tools, and techniques that comprise the emerging discipline of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) with emphasis on practical application. The course examines the “why,” “what” and “how” of MBSE beginning with its basic value proposition. The course focuses on six central themes that comprise the unique advantages MBSE offers—Capturing, Connecting, Controlling, Communicating, Collaborating and Cycling. In this course, the foundations of MBSE are established by reviewing the systems engineering fundamentals and what it means to “model” SE. Ontologies, modeling languages and frameworks are then reviewed to establish a basis for their use in any MBSE project. From this foundation, participants are guided through a hands-on exercise to model a simple system.

Learning Objectives
  • Understand Model-based Systems Engineering
  • Apply MBSE Tools and Techniques
  • Analyze MBSE Artifacts
  • Develop systems engineering 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 lifecycle who are curious about application of MBSE to their projects.

Testimonials
“The course content, methods of instruction and exercises were fantastic! The instructor was engaging and extremely knowledgeable. Great balance of instruction and practical application.”
“The course provided a good review of systems engineering principles especially with respect to requirements definition. The instructors displayed both SE knowledge and the ability to reinforce that knowledge with relevant stories and visuals.”

Course Fees (Sign-In To Register)
Non-Member Price: $995 USD
AIAA Member Price: $745 USD
AIAA Student Member Price: $395 USD

Contact: Please contact Jason Cole (jasonc@aiaa.org) or Customer Service if you have any questions about the course or group discounts.
Outline

Foundations

- Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Tools

- Introduction to Systems Engineering using Models

- Introduction to Modeling Languages

- Ontologies, Languages and Frameworks

- MBSE Across the Lifecycle

 

Extensive Hands-on Exercises (integrated throughout)

- Solar Fan Guided Exercise

- Additional Exercises

- Wrap Up and Discussion

Materials

The course lectures will be delivered via a virtual Microsoft Teams classroom. Connection information will be provided to registrants near to the course start date.

Each registrant will receive:

· A copy of the course textbook Applied Space Systems Engineering

· A complete set of course notes with copies of all slides used in the presentations

· A free trial license to Innoslate (cloud-based tool) for hands-on exercises.

Between classes, the instructor will be available via email for technical questions and comments.

Instructors
Dr. Jerry Jon Sellers of Teaching Science and Technology Inc. (TSTI) is the author of Understanding Space: An Introduction to Astronautics, a contributing author and editor of Applied Space Systems Engineering, and a contributing author of Human Spaceflight Analysis and Design. He has over 30 years of space systems experience including Guidance & On-board Navigation Officer in Space Shuttle Mission Control; Assistant Professor of Astronautics at the U.S. Air Force Academy; and Chief of Astronautics for the Air Force European Office of Aerospace Research & Development. He is an Associate Fellow at AIAA and the former Chairman of the Space Systems Technical Committee. Jerry is a certified Scaled Agile Program Consultant and a corresponding member of the International Academy of Astronautics. He is also an adjunct professor at Stevens Institute of Technology.