Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2022

DOI

10.1002/sys.21634

Publication Title

Systems Engineering

Volume

25

Issue

6

Pages

537-550

Abstract

A study of model‐based systems engineering (MBSE) applied to a small‐lift launch facility is presented. The research uses Systems Modeling Language (SysML) products and functional diagrams to document the ground systems on a launch pad servicing a small class payload (0–2 tons). With the projected growth in launch cadence of small‐lift rockets in the coming decade, there is a need to design increasingly complex launch systems with greater efficiency. The potential improvements in project communication, quality, and productivity are explored by developing a model following the ISO/IEC 15288 technical process framework and the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Object‐Oriented Systems Engineering Method (OOSEM) methodology. The stakeholder requirements are defined and analyzed to provide traceability to individual systems and subsystems. An architecture is proposed by generating engineering artifacts such as piping and instrumentation drawings. The concepts are verified and validated by performing engineering trade studies concentrated on the pneumatic and fuel subsystems.

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©2022 The Authors.

This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made.

Data Availability

Article states: The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

Original Publication Citation

Taraila, W. M., & Asundi, S. (2022). Model‐based systems engineering for a small‐lift launch facility. Systems Engineering, 25(6), 537-550. https://doi.org/10.1002/sys.21634

ORCID

0000-0003-0989-682X (Asundi)

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