Oct 132014
 
NASA Perspective on Trends in Executable Models

This poster focuses on the trends in UML simulation toolkits where tools interpret models instead of relying on generated code. This is an important development since it requires minimal configuration, can be used earlier in thelifecycle and can evolve as the design matures. Poster was presented at 2011 IV&V Annual Workshop by Tom Gullion http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ivv/workshops/ivvworkshop_2011.html#.VDxMvRak-8Q

Oct 122014
 
Modeling & Simulation of CubeSat

CubeSats are a class of research spacecraft called nano satellites. The cube-shaped satellites are approximately: 10 cm long, have a volume of about 946 cm3, weigh about 1.4 kg. CubeSats are flown as auxiliary payloads on previously planned missions. MBSE for CubeSat: Generic CubeSat Reference Model and Simulation Challenge How do satellite states evolve throughout […]

Sep 112014
 
Applying MBSE for Railways

We see the ongoing evolution of railway systems: rail vehicle and infrastructure-related systems manufacturers, transport and logistics companies, industry consultants, they all are pushing technology ahead with innovations. In order to ensure that the rail system will meet the future challenges, all of the above parties have to work together. Especially considering a safety-critical environment […]

Aug 072014
 
Installing and Running MagicDraw Teamwork Server on Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Platform

Cloud computing has already proven worthy of attention from established enterprises and start-ups alike. Most businesses are looking at cloud computing with more than just idle curiosity. As of this writing, IT market research suggests that most enterprise IT managers have enough resources to adopt cloud computing in combination with on-premises IT capabilities. Properly adjusted […]

Aug 062014
 
Adoption of SysML by a Railway Signaling Manufacturer

This industrial case study reports the experience of a railway signaling manufacturer in introducing the SysML notation within its development process by means of the TOPCASED tool. Though the tool was later replaced by MagicDraw, the experience is useful to understand the potential of the notation for requirements formalization and analysis, together with the advantages and […]

Aug 052014
 
Variant Modeling with SysML

Many systems exist in different configurations. A product line, a custom product or different designs for trade-off studies. The current version 1.2 of SysML doesn’t provide explicit built-in language constructs to model variants. The profile mechanis of SysML can be used to extend SysML with a concept for variant modeling. I’ve defined a simple variant […]

Jul 292014
 
Why Top Engineering Companies Use No Magic, Inc. Products as Their Primary MBSE Selection

No Magic constantly strives to ensure that our users get the best modeling, analysis, and simulation solutions in the market. No Magic, Inc. conducted this research with system engineering (MagicDraw for SysML or Cameo Systems Modeler) clients. Representatives from some of the largest systems engineering companies around the globe (NASA, Raykiel, Konecranes Plc, Bombardier Transportation, […]

Jul 222014
 
A Free Sample Chapter, "Chapter 3: Block Definition Diagrams," From SysML Distilled

SysML Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Systems Modeling Language The Systems Modeling Language (SysML) extends UML with powerful systems engineering capabilities for modeling a wider spectrum of systems and capturing all aspects of a system’s design. SysML Distilled is the first clear, concise guide for everyone who wants to start creating effective SysML models. Drawing on […]

Jul 212014
 
What's New in MagicDraw 18.0 Long-Term Release

No Magic, Inc. is pleased to share this video presenting MagicDraw 18.0 LTR released on June 2, 2014. The new Long-Term Release not only significantly increases modeling productivity, it also introduces new usage scenarios of our products to help your businesses or your clients’ businesses to operate more efficiently. The video present highlights of the […]

Jul 152014
 
What are the most used MBSE methods, metrics, tools? OMG asked system engineering experts to help develop SysML standard

What is the most popular MBSE modeling method? What metrics are actually used and what value do they bring? What Modeling tools are used? What was the primary purpose of the model? Those and more than 50 additional questions (including open-ended responses) were provided by a sample of respondents from the system engineering community. The […]

Jul 042014
 
Engage the Language of Technical Computing

Perform advanced Numeric Computations with values in the SysML model. Analyze and Visualize SysML model data. Set-up Co-simulation. Cameo Systems Modeler provides multiple integration points with the most popular environments for numerical computation, visualization, and programming – such as  Mathworks MATLAB, Wolfram Mathematica, and Maple, including: Direct functions calling Math solver functions can be called […]

Jul 042014
 
MBSE in Telescope Modeling: European Extremely Large Telescope - World’s biggest eye on the sky

The most ambitious project of the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) is the construction of the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) which will be by far the world’s largest optical and near-infrared telescope, and will provide images 15 times sharper than those from the Hubble Space Telescope. Such a project poses continuous challenges to systems engineering […]

Jun 182014
 
Enabling MBSE by integrating SysML with PLM, CAD/CAE, Databases

SLIM (Systems LIfecycle Management) is a software environment for integrated model-based systems engineering, founded on SysML (OMG Systems Modeling Language) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) toolsets. With this approach, system engineers can develop and manage the high-level architecture of a system/product in SysML and simultaneously connect, communicate, and sync with detailed requirements, parts (bill of materials and […]

Jun 112014
 
Intel CoFluent Methodology for SysML

This paper presents the Intel® CoFluent™ methodology for SysML and associated tool support. The methodology is based on UML with SysML and MARTE profiles. It allows automatic model transformation from this format to the Intel® CoFluent™ technology DSL. The methodology can be seen as a set of modeling rules and restrictions applied to SysML/MARTE. These […]