MBSE in Practice with ARCADIA and Capella Training Course

Overview of Training Objectives

• Foundational principles of systems engineering and model-based approaches.
• Presentation of the ARCADIA methodology and its application for government systems development.
• Introduction to the Capella modeling platform and guided practical exercises.
• Review of a case study involving an agricultural unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

Operational Analysis Framework

• Definition of key terminology and alignment with ISO 15288 processes.
• Utilization of operational analysis models and diagrams within the Capella environment.
• Identification of best practices for modeling operational contexts.
• Practical application: Operational analysis exercises using the UAV case study.

System Analysis Methodology

• Comprehensive overview of system analysis techniques.
• Execution of black box analysis to define system boundaries and interfaces.
• Practical application: Definition of missions, capabilities, and associated scenarios.
• Execution of white box analysis to detail internal functional architecture.
• Transverse modeling strategies within the Capella toolset for government programs.

Logical Architecture Development

• Integration of logical architecture with physical design and standard engineering processes.
• Clarification of terminology specific to logical abstraction levels.
• Construction and interpretation of logical architecture models and diagrams in Capella.
• Practical application: Design exercises for logical architecture components.
• Implementation of best practices for maintainable and scalable logical designs.

Physical Architecture Implementation

• Definition of terminology relevant to physical system composition.
• Development of physical architecture models and diagrams within Capella.
• Practical application: Design exercises for physical architecture components.
• Adoption of best practices for hardware and software component distribution.
• Utilization of the Electronic Product Breakdown Structure (EPBS) in Capella.
• Management of reusable elements and libraries to support efficient government systems engineering.

Advanced Functionality and Viewpoint Management

• Strategies for managing viewpoints and property values to enhance model clarity.
• Techniques for modeling transitions from system-level to subsystem-level architectures.
• Generation of documentation in xHTML format for public sector distribution.
• Implementation of requirements tracking via specific viewpoints.
• Overview of Publication for Capella (P4C) and M2Doc for automated report generation.
• Integration of additional extensions to support specialized government modeling needs.

Summary and Future Directions

• Consolidation of key systems engineering concepts covered in the training.
• Guidance on advanced learning resources and strategies for implementing model-based systems engineering (MBSE) within government agencies.

Practical Exercises

• Structured hands-on exercises utilizing the Capella modeling platform.
• Comprehensive implementation of the agricultural UAV case study to reinforce technical competencies for government applications.