Concurrent HSI Analysis for Systems Engineering (CHASE) Navy SBIR FY2014.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2014.2 Topic No.: N142-083 Topic Title: Concurrent HSI Analysis for Systems Engineering (CHASE) Proposal No.: N142-083-0193 Firm: Stottler Henke Associates, Inc. 1670 South Amphlett Blvd. Suite 310 San Mateo, California 94402-2513 Contact: Eric Domeshek Phone: (617) 945-8350 Web Site: www.stottlerhenke.com Abstract: Development of complex systems requires attention to Human Systems Integration (HSI)-the earlier the better. Systems engineering (SE) aims to balance discipline-specific concerns along with overall project cost, schedule, performance, and risk. The Framework for Assessing Cost and Technology (FACT) project uses SysML modeling and coupled simulation technology to dramatically improve concurrent SE early in concept development. However, FACT does not yet include modules supporting modeling and simulation-and hence requirement-relevant preliminary assessments-for HSI disciplines. Stottler Henke proposes to develop tools that integrate with FACT under the rubric Concurrent HSI Analysis for Systems Engineering (CHASE). CHASE will leverage profile-extensible SysML modeling and existing HSI-relevant simulation approaches and tools. It will provide several distinctive capabilities: (1) standardized HSI model and metadata vocabularies; (2) reusable HSI-relevant model libraries; (3) heuristic modeling and analysis guidance; (4) automated simulation configuration; and (5) easier surrogate model generation. During Phase I, we will develop use cases and requirements, characterize key technologies for modeling and simulation, develop a core design, build a limited proof-of-concept prototype to demonstrate feasibility, and develop a plan for Phase II. Benefits: CHASE will offer novel human/system modeling and simulation capabilities suitable for either use stand-alone, or when integrated into a more comprehensive concurrent engineering environment such as FACT. Being able to raise and answer HSI questions early in system conceptualization and design will pay huge dividends not only across the entire DoD acquisition community, but also in any Government or industrial systems development process. Complex systems are becoming more common and they all need to interact with people, be they transportation systems, communications systems, or industrial production systems. Failure to design from the start for the human component is a cost and risk driver across most such systems. CHASE will enable efficient consideration of HSI issues up-front; in the context of an environment like FACT, it will allow them to be traded off against metrics related to other requirements and `ilities.' The result will be more reliable development of better designed systems produced at lower cost. Return