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FACE® TIM Paper: Lessons Learned Developing and Integrating MOSA DO-178 FACE Control Components
TES-i and AWESUM® are successfully “leading the charge toward Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)” by building Device Control utilizing a MOSA, DO-178C and the FACE®
FACE™ TIM Paper: Harnessing the Richness of the FACE Technical Standard
The FACE™ Consortium was established to develop a software Reference Architecture (RA) enabling the reuse of applications for safe and secure software intensive systems. However,
FACE™ TIM Paper: Domain-Specific Data Models (DSDMs): A Practitioner’s Approach
Domain Specific Data Models (DSDMs) have recently been employed with varying degrees of success. This paper explores DSDMs by building to a more formal view
Paper: Capability Driven Architecture (CDA) – An Approach to Rapid Platform Integration
CDA presents a unique approach for integrating devices in that it combines a three-pronged solution for integration. These are: an interface development process (i.e., the
Presentation: Advances in Applying a Model-based Modular Open Systems Approach (MMOSA) to Hardware and Software Verification and Conformance
Outline: The Promise of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) Primary Challenges of MOSA verification and conformance Methods to Mitigate the Challenges of MOSA verification and
VHS 2021 Presentation: Air Vehicle/Mission System Architecture (AV/MSA) Interface Definition (ID)
The US Government (USG) desires the ability to procure mission system capabilities separate from the procurement of the air vehicle for future acquisition projects. To
FACE® TIM Paper: Lessons Learned Developing and Integrating MOSA DO-178 FACE Control Components
TES-i and AWESUM® are successfully “leading the charge toward Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)” by building Device Control utilizing a MOSA, DO-178C and the FACE®
FACE™ TIM Paper: Harnessing the Richness of the FACE Technical Standard
The FACE™ Consortium was established to develop a software Reference Architecture (RA) enabling the reuse of applications for safe and secure software intensive systems. However,
FACE™ TIM Paper: Domain-Specific Data Models (DSDMs): A Practitioner’s Approach
Domain Specific Data Models (DSDMs) have recently been employed with varying degrees of success. This paper explores DSDMs by building to a more formal view
Paper: Capability Driven Architecture (CDA) – An Approach to Rapid Platform Integration
CDA presents a unique approach for integrating devices in that it combines a three-pronged solution for integration. These are: an interface development process (i.e., the
Presentation: Advances in Applying a Model-based Modular Open Systems Approach (MMOSA) to Hardware and Software Verification and Conformance
Outline: The Promise of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) Primary Challenges of MOSA verification and conformance Methods to Mitigate the Challenges of MOSA verification and
VHS 2021 Presentation: Air Vehicle/Mission System Architecture (AV/MSA) Interface Definition (ID)
The US Government (USG) desires the ability to procure mission system capabilities separate from the procurement of the air vehicle for future acquisition projects. To
VFS Forum 77 Paper: Air Vehicle/Mission System Architecture (AV/MSA) Interface Definition (ID)
The US Government (USG) desires the ability to procure mission system capabilities separate from the procurement of the air vehicle for future acquisition projects. To
Paper: Advances in Applying a Model-based Modular Open Systems Approach (MMOSA) to Hardware and Software Verification and Conformance
The promise of emerging open standards, Sensor Open Systems Architecture™ (SOSA), Hardware Open Systems Technologies (HOST), C4ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS), and the
Conference Paper: IMPACT in Action – Conducting multiple FACE™ development efforts using MBOSA
This paper introduces a new term: model based open systems approach (MBOSA). It also describes the use of TES-SAVi’s AWESUM® MBOSA modeling tools on two
Presentation: IMPACT in Action – Conducting multiple FACE™ development efforts aligned to DO-178C, DO-331, AC 20-148, and AR 70-62 for U.S. Army Airworthiness
Presentation Outline: IMPACT – Improvements and Modernizations of Programs Affecting Capabilities and Technologies Two Current FACE Development Programs – multiple FACE™ development efforts aligned to
IEEE Paper, March 2020: Model-based Tools designed for the FACE™ Technical Standard, Editions 3.0 & 2.1
The promise of model-based systems engineering (MBSE), as described by DO-178C’s supplement, DO-330 [1], [2] is with a sufficiently described system and software model, one
Presentation: TES-SAVi IEEE Ecosystem Model-based Tools AeroSpace 2020
Presentation Outline Significance of Model-Based tooling to the FACE Ecosystem Three Use Cases of FACE Data Model Conversion with Level of Effort (LOE) Savings Projections
Presentation: FACE™ BITS Event 2018 – Air Force’s Continuous Integration and Continuous Development with the FACE Technical Standard
Presentation Outline: Resilient EGI (R-EGI) addresses aircraft GPS jamming and spoofing Multiple inputs improve positioning information and increases resilience R-EGI is an Open Systems Architecture
Paper: Model-based Code Generation for the FACE™ Technical Standard – FACE Transport Service Segment (TSS) Type Specific Code and Configuration File
The Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE™) Transport Services Segment (TSS) is used within a software product suite to transfer messages through an open system software
Air Force’s Continuous Integration and Continuous Development with the FACE™ Technical Standard – FACE VV&A on the Hanscom MilCloud
Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) confirm the establishment of a well-formed development and integration process. Performing on the Air Force’s REGI program, Infinite Dimensions, Inc.
Paper: FACE™ Cross Integration Successes – MB Tools for rapid FACE Integrations – FACE NAVAIR TIM 2017
This paper is a continuance of a case study of the benefits emerging from open system standards, e.g., the FACE™ Technical Standard, HOST, OMS, JCA,
Paper: FACE™ Cross-Integration Successes – Honeywell, RTI, and TES-SAVi; 2016 FACE BITS Event – Model-based Tools used for Rapid FACE Development and Integrations
Benefits emerging from open systems standards, e.g., FACETM, HOST, OMS, JCA, SOSA, and the recent innovations of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices and tools, brings
Paper: Next-Generation Model-Based Systems Engineering Processes and Tools Supporting the Airworthiness efforts of Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), AHS 72nd Annual Forum 2016
This paper presents a vision with options for embracing MBSE practices; it suggests how the Government could use MB tooling and process improvements to optimize
Model: TES-SAVi: ADS-B, a FACE™ Data Model example
Example FACE™ 3.0 UoP Supplied Model for ADSB-B. To access this content (for those with a current AWESUM or FAME subscription), please login to the
Training: A FACE™ Data Model Training, Presented during the FACE Army TIM 2016, TES-SAVi
Outline of Presentation: The FACE Challenge, the FACE Vision FACE Data Model Architecture Data Model Architecture Overview Conceptual Model Logical Model Platform Model Unit of
Presentation: ADS-B, a FACE™ Model Presentation, FACE Army TIM 2016, TES-SAVi
Presentation Outline: ADS-B Overview Diagram Scope of ADS-B Modeling FACE Modeling Notes ADS-B Modeling Notes Model Naming Conventions Model Structure FAME FACE Model ADS-B Model
Paper: MBSE with Specificity – Paradigm Shift in System Engineering, FACE™ Army TIM 2016, TES-SAVi
Military and commercial aviation communities alike are hopeful for a “revolution” that springboards our industry from today’s shortfalls in dealing with the complexity of Airworthy
Paper: Reusable Automated Platform SIL Testing A Cost-Effective Risk-Reduced Process for Airworthy Reusable Software, AHS 66th, 2010, TES
Current and projected program requirements are exceeding Department of Defense (DoD) budget and schedule constraints. This applies to the Army’s requirements to integrate common avionics
Capability Driven Architecture: An Approach to Airworthy Reusable Software, AHS 63rd, 2007 TES
Current and projected program requirements are exceeding Department of Defense (DoD) budget and schedule constraints. This applies to the Army’s requirements to integrate common avionics
TES-SAVi AWESUM™ Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for FACE™ Applications, IEEE, 2014, TES-SAVi
This paper presents an industry-unique approach and improved model-based engineering practices for software-reliant aircraft systems aligned with the Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE™) open system
Paper: Enabling Situational Awareness and Network Centric Operations for Systems utilizing FACE™ Open Systems Architectures, AHS, 2013, TES-SAVi
This paper presents an industry-unique approach to facilitate Network Centric Operations (NCO) and enhance Situational Awareness (SA) for rotorcraft platforms. Flight risks and mishaps including