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Cognitive Systems Engineering and Ecological Interface Design
Full Day Tutorial: Friday, September 17th, 8:30 - 5:00 held at General Dynamics C4S Typically - our view of the world is framed by the academic disciplines that we are trained in. Social scientists are traditionally trained to study the 'human factor,' while engineers are typically trained to study the 'technological components.' However, almost all natural systems (e.g., aviation, military command and control, healthcare) involve interactions that cross these disciplinary boundaries. Thus, this requires an image of the 'system' that supersedes the worldviews framed from within disciplinary stovepipes. Cognitive Systems Engineering (CSE) provides a theoretical framework for addressing the dynamic interactions between humans, technology, and work domains. This tutorial will introduce the CSE framework as it has developed from the original work of Jens Rasmussen in the domain of nuclear safety. General topics will include semiotics, work domain analysis, problem-solving/abduction, and ecological interface design (EID). More specifically, CSE analytical tools are useful in modeling work domains and the decisions that need to be made within them. This information provides the basis for design of effective decision support in the form of displays and interfaces. This tutorial will discuss the CSE framework, the associated analytic tools, and provide concrete demonstrations of their application in EID. Drawing from their book entitled: "Display and Interface Design: Subtle Science, Exact Art" Doctors Flach and Bennett will provide examples of EID from the diverse domains of process control, aviation, consumer electronics, and military command and control. This tutorial is a must attend for anyone interested in the new and exciting developments in Cognitive Systems Engineering and the "Subtle science" and "Exact art" of display and interface design. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Register for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with SysML Tutorial Orlando Chapter September 2010 Meeting
(Posted 28 August 2010)
About the Presentation: Typically - our view of the world is framed by the academic disciplines that we are trained in. Social scientists are traditionally trained to study the 'human factor,' while engineers are typically trained to study the 'technological components.' However, almost all natural systems (e.g., aviation, military command and control, healthcare) involve interactions that cross these disciplinary boundaries. Thus, this requires an image of the 'system' that supersedes the worldviews framed from within disciplinary stovepipes. Cognitive Systems Engineering (CSE) provides a theoretical framework for addressing the dynamic interactions between humans, technology, and work domains. This presentation will introduce the CSE framework as it has developed from the original work of Jens Rasmussen in the domain of nuclear safety. General topics will include semiotics, work domain analysis, problem-solving/abduction, and ecological interface design (EID). More specifically, CSE analytical tools are useful in modeling work domains and the decisions that need to be made within them. This information provides the basis for design of effective decision support in the form of displays and interfaces. The CSE framework, the associated analytic tools, and discussion of their application in EID will be the focus of this presentation. Drawing from their book entitled: "Display and Interface Design: Subtle Science, Exact Art" Doctors Flach and Bennett will provide examples of EID from the diverse domains of process control, aviation, consumer electronics, and military command and control. About the Speaker: Dr. John Flach: John is Professor and Chair of Psychology at Wright State University. He has over thirty years experience in interdisciplinary research on the dynamics of human-machine systems. He has an extensive record of publication including two edited books on Ecological Approaches to Human-Machine Systems and he is co-author with Richard Jagacinski of the book "Control Theory for Humans" and the forthcoming book with Kevin Bennett "Display and Interface Design: Subtle Science, Exact Art." Dr. Kevin Bennett: Kevin is Professor of Psychology at Wright State University. He has over thirty years experience in CSE, display design and interface design. He is a Fellow of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and has served on the Editorial Board of the Human Factors Journal since 1995. He has an extensive record of publication and has received several awards for this work. Note: Note that it's the 3rd Thursday of the month. Also note that the location is the new SAIC building right next door to the existing SAIC building. Hope to see you there. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with SysML
Full Day Tutorial: Friday, September 10th, 8:30 - 5:00 held at Institute for Advanced Systems Engineering (IASE) in the Research Park The 1-day workshop will address the benefits of using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to analyze, architect and design complex systems using the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), the de facto standard for MBSE. The workshop will include a tutorial of SysML, covering basic concepts such as the modeling of Requirements, Blocks, Activities, and Constraints and the diagrammatical notation for capturing them. A simple example system will be used to illustrate the use of SysML for requirements analysis, functional analysis, system architecture and design. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Register for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with SysML Tutorial Orlando Chapter August 2010 Meeting
(Posted 23 July 2010)
About the Presentation: This presentation will cover the technological advances in gynecology surgery, and how the use of robotics has influenced the growth of minimally invasive surgery. Robotic systems, such as the da Vinci robotic surgical system, have empowered surgeons to engage in complex surgical procedures with greater efficiency and effectiveness - without the historic invasiveness and scarring consequences. This presentation will expose attendees to the advent and implementation of advanced surgical systems and processes that may be extrapolated across a broad spectrum of Systems Engineering endeavors. About the Speaker: Dr. Vaught, board certified in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), is a laparoscopic gynecologic surgeon and a member of M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando's Gynecologic Cancers Specialty Section. In this role, she works closely with a team of medical and radiation oncologists to treat women with complex gynecologic conditions and gynecologic cancers. Dr. Vaught serves as a gynecologic surgeon at Orlando Regional Medical Center and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies where she trains OB/GYN residents in laparoscopic surgical techniques. Using minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Vaught's laparoscopic specialties include total hysterectomy, fertility sparing myomectomy, removal of ovaries and ovarian cysts, and surgery for chronic pelvic pain, including the removal of endometriosis. Dr. Vaught earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. She fulfilled a residency in OB/GYN at George Washington University Medical Center, in Washington, D.C., where she also served as an assistant clinical professor of OB/GYN. In 2005, she was named chief resident of the year at Holy Cross Hospital, one of three facilities affiliated with George Washington's residency program. She has been published in Obstetrics and Gynecology and was a presenter at the 2006 American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists' Annual Meeting. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Note: Note that it's the 3rd Thursday of the month. Also note that the location is the new SAIC building right next door to the existing SAIC building. Hope to see you there. Orlando Chapter July 2010 Meeting
(Posted 17 June 2010)
About the Presentation: This speech is aimed at the mid level experienced or advanced verification and testing Engineers. It will help enhance the understanding of Requirements Verification and its overlap and synergy with Software Independent Verification & Validation, Models & Simulation Verification, Validation & Accreditation, Systems Engineering, and Project Management. Also, it will cover Requirements Verification case studies, new approaches, and future trends. From this speech you will know some approaches and strategies on how to perform requirements verification and take advantage of the related areas to maximize confidence per dollar. About the Speaker: Mr. William "Bill" Fournier is Senior Software Systems Engineering with 30 years experience the last twelve years for SAIC. He was the GMD verification SETA lead for eight years. Mr. Fournier taught at DSMC/DAU as a Professor of Engineering Management. Mr. Fournier holds a MBA and BS Industrial Engineering / Operations Research. He is a certified CSEP, CSEP DoD Acquisition, and PMP. Note: Note that it's the 3rd Thursday of the month. Also note that the location is the new SAIC building right next door to the existing SAIC building. Hope to see you there. Orlando Chapter June 2010 Meeting
(Posted 01 June 2010)
About the Presentation: Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) is a key technology in flight vehicle engineering, without which most airborne or space-based craft could function, let alone complete their assigned missions. This eclectic presentation will walk the audience through a world tour of GNC as applied to different types of vehicles, beginning with comprehensive definitions of the major technical elements while periodically highlighting the colorful history against which modern aerospace control is silhouetted and often emphasizing lessons learned from the speaker's own experience. Perhaps the point of this presentation is best summarized by this sage expression: "If you don't know where you are right now...you can't possibly get where you want to go!" About the Speaker: Like many of the Baby Boomer generation, Lou was greatly influenced by SPUTNIK and the early space race, inspired by visions of fiery rockets and the heroic MERCURY 7 to be either an astronaut or a test pilot when he grew up. By the end of high school and the first moon landings, though, common sense prevailed and Lou decided he was really a math geek and set his sights on being a "ROCKET SCIENTIST"... building the flying machines, not piloting them. So off to Purdue University he went... hitchhiked actually... and 4 1/2 years later, in late 1973, he hitchhiked home with a MS in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, having specialized in flight mechanics, automatic controls, and optimization theory. Actually, he hitchhiked to Florida where he took his first... and only... job in the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Department at what was then Martin Marietta (now Lockheed Martin). During the next 36 years, Lou worked on most of the company's major missile and sensor programs, pushing the state of the art in several amazing technologies... including an early supersonic flight demonstration of Integral Rocket Ramjet propulsion, the first ever tactical implementation of a Stellar Inertial Navigation System, advanced orbital guidance mechanizations for space defense applications, and integrated detection and tracking systems for surveillance and guidance closure. His technical specialties include flight mechanics, aided inertial navigation, missile guidance, inertial tracking, and optimal estimation. He is a Distinguished Member of the Group Technical Staff at LM Missiles and Fire Control and a Lockheed Martin Corporate Engineering Fellow. Oh, for anyone who's interested, in his spare time Lou concentrates on the THREE R's: Readin', 'Rithmitic, Runnin', and Rasslin' with his grandkids. Note: Note that it's the 3rd Thursday of the month. Also note that the location is the new SAIC building right next door to the existing SAIC building. Hope to see you there. Information Security Systems Engineering (ISSE) Process
Full Day Tutorial: Thursday, June 17th, 8:30 - 5:00 held at SAIC in Research Park The importance of the Risk Management Process in Information Security Systems Engineering (ISSE) This discussion will be centered on the importance of the Information Security Systems Engineering (ISSE) Risk Management process and will be oriented to information assurance (IA) methodologies utilized by NIST and Department of Defense contracts. Understanding the ISSE risk process is invaluable to Program Managers, Systems Engineers, System Architects, and Information Assurance professionals at all levels. The ISSE risk process can include one or all of the accepted risk methodologies. These methodologies include PMBOK 4th Edition, Oregon's Process Center of Excellence, DoD 8500.2, NIST 800-53; NIST 800-39, McCumber Cube, and DIACAP are some of the methods covered. This course provides a conceptual background in risk analysis and hands-on training in the use of Risk Management Plans & Individual Risk Summary Worksheets and how they fit into Information Assurance Planning. After completion of the course, students will know how to utilize the Risk Management Plan, perform qualitative analysis Identifying threats - Qualitative, and quantitative analysis using probability calculations for security based on the DoD STIGS. How to utilize SWOT -Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats process and the 5 Steps of a Risk Analysis to determine whether to Reduce, Transfer, Avoid, or Accept the Risk. In addition you will learn how information assurance and risk management fits into the ISSE process as a component to Full Site Security and the top 3 security project risks and mitigation strategies. What are the risks? What is the likelihood / probability? What is the Impact? How do you detect it? CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Register for Information Security Systems Engineering (ISSE) Process Seminar Orlando Chapter May 2010 Meeting
(Posted 23 April 2010)
About the Presentation: Get Organized!! How to Focus Measurement on the Systems Engineering Organization The use of measurement has become more and more common in systems engineering, especially software-intensive product development. Organizations implementing measurement for systems engineering invariably try to apply measurement at the organization level. They do this to gain valuable insight into their ability to satisfy customers, stockholders as well as to stay competitive in their industry. In this presentation, Mr. Baxter explains that using measurement at the organizational level requires a clear understanding of goals. He defines four uses of organizational measurement that require a different approach (than conventional measurement), and points out areas where current measurement guidance needs slight adjustment to enable measurement to be effective. Mr. Baxter describes each organizational use of measurement with specific examples, explaining the techniques and how it differs from process or performance measurement. About the Speaker: Pete Baxter is President of Distributive Management, where he directs measurement related products and services. He manages the delivery and deployment of measurement solutions for military, government and commercial customers. He has had the privilege of working with the most quantitative and mature software and systems organizations such as Raytheon, Lockheed, SAIC, Thales, Siemens, General Dynamics, and others. He is a frequent author, trainer and presenter on the subject of measurement and metrics, having spoken at SEPG, STC, ASM and numerous SPIN and INCOSE events. Mr. Baxter is actively involved in the development of systems and software measurement standards and guidebooks in leading professional organizations, having participated in IEEE, ISO, Practical Software Measurement and INCOSE. He is a former INCOSE Measurement Working Group chair, as well as working group member and editor for both IEEE and ISO. Note: Note that it's the 3rd Thursday of the month. Also note that the location is the new SAIC building right next door to the existing SAIC building. Hope to see you there. Orlando Chapter April 2010 Meeting
(Posted 9 April 2010)
About the Presentation: In 2007 INCOSE published their vision of the current state of systems engineering and a projection of where systems engineering is headed. This presentation is a critique of the INCOSE publication. Mr. Bryson will identify and address issues in the publication. This will include important issues he agrees with, issues he disagrees with, and issues he feel are not addressed. A presentation of the publication will not be provided however the presentation will be an open form. Please feel free to review the publication (http://www.incose.org/ProductsPubs/products/sevision2020.aspx) and bring your own views to the meeting. Whenever Mr. Bryson presents there is always a lively debate. In this type of form the debate is sure to be exciting (or at least be entertaining). Please join us to discuss the future direction of systems engineering. About the Speaker: Mr. Bryson has 26 years experience developing software applications ranging from embedded applications for the DOD to Enterprise Architecture for Sprint. He has worked for NASA, Perot Systems, Hughes Training, and is currently a staff software engineer working for Lockheed Martin in Orlando. Mr. Bryson has IBM SOA and OBM UML Certification and has worked as a computer science instructor at Devry University. Jeff received his MS degree in computer science from the Florida Institute of Technology. Note: Note that it's the 4th Thursday of the month. Also note that the location is the new SAIC building right next door to the existing SAIC building. Hope to see you there. March Newsletter
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Orlando Chapter March 2010 Meeting
(Posted 14 March 2010)
About the Presentation: Sam LeStourgeon, IBM Public Sector smart water, grid & buildings Municipalities today face a myriad of challenges like never before. With less money, cities have to be smarter about delivering services, public safety, providing economic development and managing local utilities. Yet, some are doing just that. Find out how leading municipalities are leveraging relatively simple technology in uncommon ways to provide better standard of living at a lower cost. Federal stimulus dollars are also playing a role. Where are these opportunities and how might you participate? About the Speaker: Sam LeStourgeon is the Business Development Executive for IBM US East Public Sector focusing on smart water, grid and buildings. He started with IBM 33 years ago as a systems engineer and evolved into a sales role. He has covered public sector accounts for 23 years. As an Electrical Engineering Purdue graduate Sam has always enjoyed using common things in uncommon ways. In 2009, his pursuit of sales caused him to spend time learning and showing others how to apply technology to manage the traffic in city sewers to save 100s of millions of dollars. Now he is learning more about similar technology for clean water, smart grid and smart buildings. Sam's most prized accomplishment is having two and later, all three kids graduate from college. Note: Note that it's the 3rd Thursday of the month. Also note that the location is the new SAIC building right next door to the existing SAIC building. Hope to see you there. Orlando Chapter February 2010 Meeting
(Posted 8 February 2010)
About the Presentation: Systems engineering is believed to have high value in the development of complex systems, but until recently there has been little data to quantify that value. Now, Eric Honour is presenting the results of over a decade of research into the quantified value of SE. These major results, based on interviews with 51 programs, show the statistically proven relationships between systems engineering (SE) activities and the technical, schedule and cost success of programs. The results show that nearly all SE activities correlate with better project success, and provides detailed values that begin to answer how much is enough. Results also show, somewhat surprisingly, that current SE activities do not correlate with the technical quality of the product systems. You won't want to miss this truly seminal information! About the Speaker: Eric Honour has been in international leadership of the engineering of systems for over a dozen years, part of a 40-year career of complex systems development and operation. His energetic and informative presentation style actively involves class participants. He was the founding Chair of the INCOSE (International Council on Systems Engineering) Technical Board in 1994, was elected to INCOSE President for 1997, and served as Director of the Systems Engineering Center of Excellence (SECOE). He was selected in 2000 for Who's Who in Science and Technology and in 2004 as an INCOSE Founder. He is on the editorial board for Systems Engineering. He has been a systems engineer, engineering manager, and program manager at Harris Information Systems, E-Systems Melpar, and Singer Link, preceded by nine years as a US Naval Officer flying P-3 aircraft. He has led or contributed to the development of 17 major systems, including the Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation systems, the Battle Group Passive Horizon Extension System, the National Crime Information Center, and the DDC1200 Digital Zone Control system for heating and air conditioning. Mr. Honour now heads Honourcode, Inc., a training and consulting firm offering effective methods in the development of system products. Mr. Honour has a BSSE (Systems Engineering) from the US Naval Academy, MSEE from the Naval Postgraduate School, and is a doctoral candidate at the University of South Australia based on his ground-breaking work to quantify the value of systems engineering. Note: Note that it's the 4th Thursday of the month. Also note that the location is the new SAIC building right next door to the existing SAIC building. Hope to see you there. Model-Based Systems Engineering Best Practices
Full Day Tutorial: Friday, February 26th, 8:30 - 5:00 held at UCF Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) Model-Based Systems Engineering Best Practices by Dr. Hans-Peter Hoffmann This tutorial gives an introduction to the IBM Rational Best Practices for Model-based System Engineering. Using the UML/SysML as modeling language, these best practices support the elaboration and verification/validation of system requirements as well as the design synthesis though model execution. For each of the SE phases: Requirements Analysis, Functional Analysis, and Design Synthesis (incl. architectural analysis through trade studies) the essential tasks and associated work products as well as the hand-off to the subsequent HW/SW development will be addressed. The IBM Rational Best Practices for Model-based System Engineering are tool independent. In the afternoon session the participants will apply the Best Practices hands-on using the Rational Rhapsody&trade tool. This tutorial is the start of a three part System Engineering series. The next two tutorials in this series will concentrate with hands-on current System Engineering tools. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Register for Model-Based Systems Engineering Best Practices Orlando Chapter January 2010 Meeting
(Posted 3 January 2010)
About the Presentation: The presentation is about the Applicability of knowledge Management to Systems Engineering. About the Speaker: Atul Patel is Director of Systems Engineering at Lockheed Martin. He has over 20 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Note: Note that it's the 3rd Thursday of the month. Also note that the location is the new SAIC building right next door to the existing SAIC building. Hope to see you there. 2008 Headlines 2007 Headlines 2006 Headlines 2005 Headlines 2004 Headlines |
September 2010
Welcome
INCOSE Orlando is a local chapter of INCOSE International.
It is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a
forum for professionals practicing the art and science of
Systems Engineering in the Greater Orlando Area.
Joining INCOSE Orlando
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our chapter activities.
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