Synchronization of system-of-systems interfaces inmilitary satellite communications; Synchronization of SoS interfaces in military satellitecommunications
2008
Military systems continue to become more complex and
nearly all are now part of one or more system of systems (SoS).
Military satellite communications programs have expanded over the
last decade from three distinct satellite constellations with
dedicated ground, ship, and airborne terminals to several existing
and planned satellite constellations and dozens of multi-purpose
terminal variants. Each of the new systems must operate with both
legacy and new systems. This has given rise to many new external
system interfaces that span the boundaries of large SoSs.
Unsynchronized interface design and development has caused large
amounts of scrap and rework in the design and development of the
new military systems leading to adverse impacts including large
cost growth and schedule delays. The Air Force Military Satellite
Communications Systems Wing (MCSW) in Los Angeles, CA has begun to
put a framework in place to manage SoS interfaces, but there are
still big challenges ahead and room for improvement. This research
collects data to quantify the performance of the present MCSW
change management process. A value stream mapping and analysis
effort along with a discrete even simulation model is conducted to
identify areas for improvement in the as-is change management
process and suggest an improved future-state change management
process. The future-state change management process draws on best
practices from the lean and SoS engineering literature to improve
interface synchronization and significantly reduce process cycle
time. This leaner and more effective future-state change management
process could be applicable to many government acquisition program
offices to save cost and schedule on programs by reducing the
amount of rework due to engineering changes.
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