Technical Program

Contact: Dr. Mark Maier, chair or Dr. Dwight Holland, co-chair

Our technical program offers an array of keynote presentations by leading influencers and thinkers, invited speakers, fully refereed technical papers, and distinguished panels. I encourage you to take advantage of all this year’s Symposium will have to offer. ~Mark Maier

Continuous Learning Credit (CLC, CEU, PDU, etc.)
IEEE • Navy/Marine Corps Acquisition Personnel • PMI (PMI PDU Calculations)

Technical Program Tracks {Speaker Guidelines}

Anti-Terrorism • Applications: Defense • Applications: Environment • Applications: General • Applications: Manufacturing • Applications: Transportation • Education • Heuristics, Patterns, Qualitative Methods • Leadership/Executive Management • Management: Requirements • Model Based Systems Development • Modeling: Cost • Modeling: Tools, UML • Panels • PMI • Process: Human Systems • Process Improvement • Quantitative Methods • Risk Management • Software and IT Systems • Systems Architecture • System Safety and Security

– Paper Desciptions Alphabetical by Program Tracks above
– Detailed Schedule

Anti-Terrorism
Information Systems Integration in the Proposed Department
of Homeland Security
S.J. Williams, University of Maryland University College
The Role of Systems Engineering in Combating Terrorism
W.F. Mackey, University of Maryland & the Computer Sciences Corp.
H. Crisp, Department of the Navy
A. Pyster, Federal Aviation Administration
J. Long, Vitech Corporation
S. Mayian, Consultant
D. Cropley, University of South Australia
S. Raza, University of Maryland University College
P. Sweeney, Sverdrup Technology
Systems Engineering Modeling Useful in Combating Terrorism
W.F. Mackey, University of Maryland and the Computer Sciences Corp.
J. Long, Vitech Corporation

Applications: Defense
Applying SE and CASE Tool to the Jamming System
M.B. Park, B. Woo, Agency for Defense Development, Korea
D. Lee, Prigent Corporation
The Success of Simulation Based Acquisition
R. C. Zittel, US Department of Defense Acquisition University
World Class Intelligence Anaylsis
J.L. BeVier, John L. BeVier & Associates, LLC
C. Calimer, Conquest Inc.

Applications: Environment
Application of the Systems Engineering Approach to the
Tritium Extraction Facility Design
P. Simpkins, Westinghouse Savannah River Site
On the Use of Knowledge Modeling Tools and Techniques to
Characterize the NOAA Observing System Architecture
J.N. Martin, The Aerospace Corporation
Predicting Structural Change in Environmental Systems: a
Complement to Model-Based Forecasting
O. Osidele, University of Georgia
Risk-Informed Design for System Life Cycle
R. Hill, M. Nutt, Golder Associates Inc.

Applications: General
Applying Systems Engineering to Clinical Trials
J.A. Bamdad, George Washington University Biostatistics Center
The Architecture of Problem Resolution During Assembly of
the International Space Station
H.F. Johnson, The Boeing Company
C.H. Dagli, University of Missouri-Rolla
Factors Contributing to Space Systems Failures and Successes
D. Kaslow, Lockheed Martin Management and Data Systems
An Integrated Engineering and Economic Model Proposal for
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Technology
R.H. Tompkins, M. Briggs, Millennium Engineering and Integration Company
D. Rezachek, Rezachek & Associates
Meeting the Need for Hydrographic Surveying: A Case Study
of the Requirements Development Process
W.M. Collier, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Modular Design Approach for Development of Electrical, Electronic,
and Software System Architectures for Multiple Product Platforms
G. Rushton, Visteon Corporation
A. Zakarian, T. Grigoryan, The University of Michigan Dearborn
Systems Engineering in Science & Technology
R.C. Zittel, Defense Acquisition University
Tri-Cities Chapter Community Project
P. Baynes, Fluor Hanford
M. deLamare, Bechtel Hanford Inc.
B. Hendel, TRW

Applications: Manufacturing
Can Car Manufacturers Survive the Second Death of Henry FORD?
J.P. Lerat, SODIUS
Deployment of SE Including Manufacturing Systems
Development: Practical Aspects
E. Lardeur, C. Auzet, PSA Peugeot Citroen & Ecole Centrale PARIS
Deployment of SE Including Manufacturing Systems
Development: Theoretical Aspects
E. Lardeur, C. Auzet, J.C. Bocquet, PSA Peugeot Citroen & Ecole Centrale PARIS

Applications: Transportation
ISS Readiness States - Enabler for a Secure Millennium NAS
(National Air-Space System)
S.B. McGowan, Northrop Grumman/Mission Systems
F. Keblawi, N. Fujisaki, Federal Aviation Administration
D. Sullivan, SAIC
Product Model for Requirements and Design Concept
Management Representing Design Alternatives and Rationale
F. Andersson, Chalmers University of Technology
The Role of Systems Engineering in Intelligent Transportation Systems
W.F. Mackey, University of Maryland and the Computer Science
G. Stoppenhagen, Federal Highway Administration
A. Buchanan, TRW
D. Snyder, Computer Sciences Corporation
M. Krueger, ASE Consulting

Education
Developing Capacity for Engineering Systems Thinking in a
Project-Based Learning Environment
M. Frank, D. Elata, Technion
I. Lavy, Emek Yezreel College
Emergence: An Illustration of the Concept for Education of Young Students
T. Ferris, University of South Australia
Engineering Tomorrow’s Systems Engineers Today
S. Goodlass, A. Seabridge, BAE SYSTEMS
Predicting USMC SBIR Phase I to II Transition Success by
Evaluating Use of Systems Engineering Capabilities
P.J. Componation, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
D. Petee, NAVSEA – Coastal Systems Station
Review of Papers Concerning Engineering Teams in
INCOSE Symposia 1991 to 2002
T. Ferris, University of South Australia
Systems Engineering a Systems Engineering Innovation Center
T. Jackson, T. Doggart, BAE SYSTEMS
C. Siemieniuch, M. Woodhead, Loughborough University
Systems Engineering Education Development (SEED) Case Study
T.C. Bagg, R.L. Granata, QSS Group, Inc.
M.D. Brumfield, C.A. Casey, D.E. Jamison
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Take Me Out to the Ball Game! A Discussion of an Evolving
Curriculum in Systems Engineering
D. McCarthy, M. McGinnis, USMA, Dept. of Systems Engineering
Training Systems Engineers For System Acquisition
J. Fisher, Systems Engineering Associates
P. Humel, Space & Missile System Center
G. Fisher, The Aerospace Corporation
A Video Approach to Knowledge Management
M. Wilke, 3D Systems Engineering GmbH
S. Finkel, Institute of Astronautics, Technische Universitat
J. Zender, European Space Technology & Research Centre

Heuristics, Patterns, Qualitative Methods
Heuristics in Planning for Advancing Techologies: A Comparison of Heuristics Used on the X-33 Program vs. the Heuristics Used on the Apollo Program
D.M. Spurlock, The Boeing Company
Improving Forecasting with Soft Systems Methodology
F. Stajnko, L. Doukas, RMIT University
Integrating Legacy Systems with Data Reverse Engineering and Patterns
P. Heiligenthal, The Boeing Company
Using Patterns to Share Best Results from Systems Engineering
C. Haskins, The Norwegian School of Information Technology

Leadership/Executive Management
Some Systems Engineering Challenges in Several Types of Systems
Dr. Siegfried Bocionek, Vice President, Siemens - Medical Systems
Mr. Bennet Hart, National Reconnaissance Office Architect
Admiral James Loy, Under Secretary Transportation Security Administration

Managing Current and Future Complex Systems Development and Evolution
Dr. Alex Levis, USAF Chief Scientist
Dr. Dan Hastings, MIT Professor/Policy Issues
Mr. Gary Martin, NASA Chief Space Architect

The USAF / DOD's Needs for Sound Systems Engineering in the Future
Dr. Marvin Sambur, Assistant Secretary Air Force Acquisition
Col (Dr) Tom Travis, Human-Systems Center Commander
Mr. Mark Wilson, Interim Director SYSE for AF Material Command

Looking Backwards, Looking Forwards: What to do in the Academic Realm
Dr. John Warfield, Professor Emeritus/Consultant
Dr. Wolt Fabrycky, Lawrence Professor Emeritus/ABET
Dr. Dinesh Verma, Associate Dean - Stevens Institute

Management: Requirements
An Architecture for an Intelligent Requirements Elicitation
and Assessment Assistant
W. Scott, S. Cook, University of South Australia
Connected Requirements...Liberating Requirements So They Can Influence Design
M. Sampson, EDS
Formalizing Informal Stakeholder Requirements Inputs
H. Kitapci, B. Boehm, Center for Software Engineering, USC
P. Grunbacher, M. Halling, Johannes Kepler University Systems Eng. & Automation
S. Biffl, Institute of Software Technology & Interactive Systems
Managing System Interface Requirements Reconciliation
Using Design Structure Matrix Method
Q D. Hommes, P. Berry, Ford Motor Company
“The Mission Analysis Discipline: Bringing Focus to the
Fuzziness about Attaining Good Architectures”
J. Shupp, Vertex, Inc.
Requirements Definition - A Plea for a Return to English
E.W. Aslaksen, Sinclair Knight Merz
Requirements Driven Quality Assurance
K. Buhr, H. Dorr, DaimlerChrysler AG, Research & Technology
Will Object Oriented Systems Engineering Reshape Requirements Engineering?
R. Kaffenberger, Marconi Communications GmbH

Model Based Systems Development
Emergence: Applying the Principles - using Genetic Algorithms
to Derive Schedules
G.R. McConnell, BAE SYSTEMS
Breaking the 5-Sigma Barrier with System Engineering or
Murphy Was a Systems Engineer
G. Gianacakes, M. Sampson, EDS
Reusable Specification Components for Model-Based System Engineering
K.A. Weiss, E. Ong, N. Leveson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Self Organizing Maps for Systems, Software, Management
and CMMI Document Relevancy
D.G. Beshore, Raytheon Missile Systems
Systems and Objects
J.J. Simpson, M.J. Simpson, System Concepts
Systems Engineering and the Semantic Web
R.J. Staker, Defense Science and Technology Organisation
Using the Systems Engineering Process to Explain the Rising Fastball
T. Bahill, University of Arizona, Systems and Industrial Engineering
D.G. Baldwin, Verdiscint Corporation

Modeling: Cost
Architecting the Raytheon Production Cost Model
G. Stratton, F.Q. Redman, M. Kehret, Raytheon Missile Systems
COSYSMO: A Constructive Systems Engineering Cost Model Coming of Age
R. Valerdi, B. Boehm, D. Reifer, Center for Software Engineering,
University of Southern California
“Discrete System Optimization Using Cost As Independent
Variable(CAIV) Techniques With Distributed Anaylsis Models”
B. Malone, S. Woyak, Phoenix Integration
System Level Costs- Eliminating Guesswork
E. Stump, Galorath Incorporated

Modeling: Tools, UML
Assessing System Development Tool Integrity
S.C. Beland, Boeing Commerical Airplanes & University of Missouri-Rolla
C.H. Dagli, University of Missouri-Rolla
Extending UMLTM from Softward to Systems
S. Friedenthal, Lockheed Martin Corporation
R. Burkhart, Deere & Company
Generation of Hardware Description Languages from
Modelisation Tools Based on Metamodelisation
V. Rault, Sodius
Object Oriented Architecture for Collaborative Web-Centric
Configuration Management of Military Rotorcraft
S.P. Stanilka, The Boeing Company
C.H. Dagli, University of Missouri-Rolla
Supporting Object-Oriented Analysis of Human Performance Systems
I. Douglas, Learning Systems Institute, Florida State University
Systems Engineering with Solution Spaces
M. Hause, F. Thom, Artisan Software Tools
Trade off Between Model Based Systems Engineering and
UML Applied to Communication Based Train Control
C.K. Ahn, Y.W. Park, J.Y. Park, M.S. Choi, Ajou University Korea
Traceability: A Systems Integration Perspective
P. Mason, P. Arkley, S. Riddle, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
A. Saeed, The Barbican
Using a Rapid Incremental Solution Construction Approach to Maximise the Completeness and Correctness of a Set of Requirements for a System
J. Kasser, S. Cook, University of South Australia

Panels
Contributions of Systems Engineering to Future Space Systems
Moderator: J. Andary, NASA
Hurdles in the Implementation of Systems Engineering Concepts and Principles Within Industry and Government – Insights and Lessons Learned
Moderator: D. Verma, Stevens Institute of Technology
Improving the Consideration of Human Factors in Systems Design
Moderator: M. Weaver, Basic Commerce & Industries, Inc.
Moving Forward with UML for Systems Engineering (SE)
Moderator: S. Friedenthal, Lockheed Martin Corporation
The Role of Systems Engineering in Combating Future Acts of Terrorism
Moderator: W. Mackey, University of Maryland and the Computer Sciences Corp.
SE Certification
Moderator: P. Brown, Systems Engineering Associates
“System Architecture” vs “Software Architecture”: Is there a Difference?
Moderator: D. Emery, MITRE Corporation
Systems Engineering & Hospitals of the Future: Challenging the Status Quo
Moderator: J. Zaleski, Siemens Medical Solutions
Systems Engineering in the Manufacturing Domain of the Future
Moderator: S. Rindskopf, SEA- Information Services/Louisiana
Center for Mfg. Sciences
Systems Engineering the Global Information Grid – Getting Power to the Edge
Moderator: J. Osterholz

PMI
The Heritage and Power of the Integrated PMSE Project Cycle
H. Mooz, Center for Systems Management
Agile Systems Engineering for Rapid Project Solution Development
M. Wilson, Center for Systems Management
Management of Enterprise Administration Systems Implementation
at the US Capitol Police
M. Valivullah, US Capitol Police
Integrated Rollout Project Plan Modeling Tool
J. Simmons, A.T. Kearny

Process: Human Systems
Diagnosing Reliability Problems in Socio-technical Systems:
A Visualisation Approach
A. Gregoriades, Centre of HCI
A. Sutcliffe, UMIST
Mentoring Technical and Professional People in Today’s ‘Demented’ Environment
B. Haskins, The Boeing Company
Organizational Implications of “Real-Time Concurrent Engineering”:
Near Term Challenges and Long Term Solutions
D.B. Stagney, MIT Lean Aerospace Initiative
Trust Lubricates the Organizational System: The System Dynamics Approach
H. Kurstedt, Virginia Tech

Process Improvement
Cost Effective SyE for Companies that Build-on-Speculation
V.A.. Lentz, B.P. Lerner, Otis Elevator Company
Evolution of Agile Processes on a Small Program
J. Beckley, D. Mroczek, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Evolutionary Project Management (Evo): How to Manage Project Benefits
and Costs
T. Gilb, Result Planning Limited
Exploiting Inspection: Some New Practices and Some Reminders
T. Gilb, Result Planning Limited
Extending the Systems Engineering Methodology to Include
Supportability Engineering
M.L. Hanna, Lockheed Martin (NES)
Idealized Front End Process and Maturity Matrix: A Tool for Self-Assessment of Process Maturity Leading Up to Product Launch Decisions
J.R. Wirthlin, US Air Force
E. Rebentisch, MIT Lean Aerospace Initiative
Improving the Efficiency of Improving Efficiency – Re-Engineering
the R&D Organization
B. Blonigen, Boeing Commercial Aircraft
C.H. Dagli, University of Missouri-Rolla
Integrated Requirements & Change Management for
Advanced Software Engineering
C. Sibbald, Telelogic North America Inc.
Integrating Systems Engineering and Earned Value Management
P.J. Solomon, Northrop Grumman Corporation
The Necessity of Metrics and Assessment for Acquisition Programs
M.B. McNeill, Federal Aviation Administration
Process Implementation: What’s Next After the Processes Are Written?
S. Sheard, Software Productivity Consortium
Product Development Interrelationships
B.G. Morais, Synergistic Applications, Inc.
B.W. Mar, University of Washington
Repeating Design Errors or “Where’s the History?”
R.D. Bennett, University of Maryland University College
Reuse for Real
D. Mroczek, J. Beckley, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Systems Engineering and Process Infrastructure Development
J.R. Armstrong, Software Productivity Consortium
Systems Engineering and Rapid Product Development
G. King, MDS-SCIEX
Systems Engineering Process Improvement in a Multi-Model Environment
J. Evers, Raytheon
C. Miller, Software Productivity Consortium
Tailoring Processes to Business Scenarios
W.W. Schoening, The Boeing Company
Utilizing Operational Concept and Supportability Analysis in
the Systems Engineering Process
A. Adriano, C.H. Dagli, University of Missouri-Rolla
Zoned Analysis: A New Process to Aid Understanding, Facilitate Collaboration, and Illustrate a Birdseye View of the Project Linking the Listing of Responsible Persons, Tasks, and Deliverables
L. Zirker, J. Johnesee, D. Hamelin, Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC (BBWI)

Quantitative Methods
Developing Performance Measures for New Technologies
C. Mirchandani, Lockheed Martin Space Operations
Economical Assessment of Product Platform Concepts under Uncertainty
C. Steuer, DaimlerChrysler AG
C. Whitcomb, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Four Applications of the Bayesian Networks for Systems Engineers
J.P. Lerat, SODIUS
How to Quantify Quality: Finding Scales of Measure
T. Gilb, Result Planning Limited
Incorporating Uncertainty into Conceptual Design of Space
System Architectures
D. Hastings, A.L. Weigel, M. Walton, MIT Engineering Systems Division
Interfacing the Verifiction, Validation, and Testing Process
Model with Product Development Methods
M. Hoppe, V. Levardy, A. Vollerthun, S. Wenzel, Institute of Astronautics,
Technische Universitat
A Methodology for Modeling VVT Risks and Costs
A. Engel, Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI)
Modeling Uncertainty in Integrated Models
S. Whittle, BAE SYSTEMS
J. Dalton, E. Rajabally, University of Newcastle
Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis: Limitations, Pitfalls,
and Pratical Difficulties
E. Kujawski, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Visualization of Multi-Attribute Utility Models
J. Fishenden, G. Singleton, M.W. Maier, The Aerospace Corporation

Risk Management
Injecting Risk into the Program Decision-Making Model - A Case Study
K.J. Kepchar, T. Stack, Federal Aviation Administration
B. Newnam, CALIBRE Systems, Inc.
An Integrated Risk Management Process
J.I. Saad, J.C. Hsu, The Boeing Company
Managing Your Project Risks in Requirements, Design and
Development: Using the Planning Language
T. Gilb, Result Planning Limited
Military Value of Spectrum (MVOS): A Case Study in Resource Risk Assessment
L.H. Jones, ITT Research Institute
Probabilistic Risk/Reliability Analysis (PRA) Using a Simulation Approach
I. Miller, R. Kossik, GoldSim Technology Group
W.M. Nutt, R. Hill, Golder Associates, Inc.
Risk Management Capability Maturity Quantitative
Assessment Tool
J. Shoults, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Risk Management - Lessons Learned and Observations
J.G. Robinette, USAF, Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC)

Software and IT Systems
Defining an Architecture with a COTS-Aware Software Engineering Process
K. Cooper, L. Chung, University of Texas at Dallas
R. Kaffenberger, Marconi Communications GmbH
Developing an Information Sharing Architecture Across a Complex
Competitive Environment
A.L. Macaulay, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young
A. Jenkins, Warship Support Agency
The Good, the Bad and the Agile: XP Meets Sytems Engineering
D.V. McDaniel, R.P. Neyman, Specifica Corp.
An Integrated Tool Suite for the NOAA Observing System Architecture
J.N. Martin, The Aerospace Corporation
Intelligent Agent Saves Lives
R.K. Steinberg, Schafer Corporation
Leading Modern System Development
M. Cantor, Rational Software Corporation
Leveraging Web Services in the Product Development Process
–Implications for System Engineering
B.K. Brunk, CNAC
The Raytheon Enterprise Architecture Process (REAP)
R. Siegers, Raytheon Company
The Ten Most Powerful Principles for Quality in Systems
Engineering and Software
T. Gilb, Result Planning Limited
Using a Knowledge Modelling Tool to Understand EPA’s Enterprise Architecture
E. McMahon, J. Sullivan, EPA

Systems Architecture
The Boeing Standard Systems Engineering Approach to
Systems Architecting and it’s Application to the V-22 Osprey
C.H. Dagli, University of Missouri-Rolla
R.S. Bruff, The Boeing Company
CADM Compliance for Implementations in an Object- Oriented Environment
D.K. Smith, EDS PLM Solutions
C4ISR Architecture Framework V 2.0 and Considerations for Usage
J.F. Iaquinto, DynCorp
How Does AP233 Support a Systems Engineering Process (e.g. EIA-632)?
J. Johnson, BAE SYSTEMS
Modeling Integrated Systems Architectures
R. Schmidt, Systems Technology, Inc.
P. Macdonald, Vitech Corporation
Systems Engineering: A Natural Approach to C4ISR
J. Maley, J. Long, P. Macdonald, Vitech Corporation

System Safety and Security
Measurement of System Safety Processes
G. Clark, J. Murdoch, A. Powell, 4M Research Group
P. Caseley, DSTL Information Management
Security Awareness for Systems Engineers
S.A. Sheard, A. Moini, Software Productivity Consortium

Call for Papers
- Paper Instruction
- Manuscript Template {revised}
- Manuscript Approval Form {need by 11 April 2003)

Call for Panels
- Panel Submission Form
- Panel Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Sheet