Members of the TDWG meet twice yearly - at the International Workshop and the International Symposium. They also use the INCOSE Connect, the web-based collaboration space provided for technical activities. Benefits of participation on this working group include gaining a detailed working knowledge of the various SE Tool categories and COTS tools and when to apply them to solve SE problems.
There are several ways to participate including:
- Working Member: Participates in the development of SE Tool related products; participates in most TDWG meetings
- Reviewing Member: Participates in the review of Working Group products and technical papers; frequently participates in TDWG meetings
- Information Member: Receives information via e-mail, but currently not active due to business demands; participates in TDWG meetings as often as possible
Presentations
Contact Tools Database Working Group for additional information or to join this group.
Accomplishments/Products
- Requirements Management Tools: Through a collaborative effort with the Requirements Working Group, a RMT survey was constructed and distributed to tool vendors. The latest survey responses are available as part of the Tools Database.
- Systems Architecture Tools: Through a collaborative effort with the Systems Architecture Working Group, a SA Tool survey was constructed and distributed to tool vendors. The latest survey responses are available as part of the Tools Database.
- Measurement Tools: Through a collaborative effort with the Measurement Working Group, a Measurement Tool survey was constructed and distributed to tools vendors. The latest survey responses are available as part of the Tools Database.
- The Tools Database currently lists over 1,600 Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) tools of interest to Systems Engineers. These tools are listed alphabetically by tool name and by tool vendor.
Major Focus: Design of Next Generation Tools Database System
- Institute a requirement for annual tool data verification.
- Develop a combined tools database format/taxonomy.
- Streamline the input process to the survey, making it easier on vendors; establish periodic mandatory update process.
- Look into including "does your tool support standards xxxx?" as part of the tools survey.
- Explore inclusion of features to make the tools information more useful such as a "print option" to make pages printable or a "compare" capability, allowing database user to compare models side-by-side.
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