A Framework for Using Modeling and Simulation-Based Methods in Support of Project Management in a U.S. Department of Defense Enterprise Architecture Framework Environment

Date of Award

Spring 2009

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Computational Modeling & Simulation Engineering

Program/Concentration

Modeling and Simulation

Committee Director

Andreas Tolk

Committee Member

Kevin M. Adams

Committee Member

Dean C. Chatfield

Call Number for Print

Special Collections LD4331.E58 B75 2009

Abstract

The Enterprise Architecture, Analysis and Project Management (EA2PM) framework developed and proposed in this study enables better evaluation of the ability for enterprise architects, project managers and analysts to share system data using their own domain-specific software tools with a focus on the capability to automatically generate a discrete-event simulation model. EA2PM framework is based on applying a Knowledge Management (KM) construct to establish data and information boundaries, and developing a methodology that allows for high levels of traceability from system architecture's environmental factors through assessment of data and information mediation across domains within a KM system.

An application of the EA2PM is studied using a derived (based on real business) business use-case with user-domain-specific software tools with associated formats under a Department of Defense Enterprise Framework-based common data repository. The framework reveals the feasibility for enterprise architects using Vitech CORE software, analysts using Rockwell Arena software, and project managers using Microsoft Project sharing data and information based on a system architecture repository using their respective software tools according to established business mission and associated collaboration processes.

This study found that it is possible for such collaboration to occur. It also discusses some of the existing gaps that prevent exchange of data and information to become automated under the EA2PM framework construct.

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DOI

10.25777/x2tt-x658

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