Mission
The mission of the SMS WG is to develop a vendor-neutral, end-user driven consortium that not only promotes the advancement of the technology and practices associated with integration of engineering simulation and systems engineering, but also acts as an advisory body to drive strategic direction for technology development and international standards in the space of complex engineering.
Scope
Combining the modeling and simulation perspectives of both Systems Engineering and Engineering Simulation can improve communications and coordination across the product development life cycle.
Systems Engineering has recognized the importance of models in a wide range of roles. Early in the development of a system, models may be used to understand the user domain, to define functions and concepts, and to capture system requirements across the levels of a system architecture. Such models may specify functional, interface, performance, and physical requirements, as well as other non-functional requirements such as reliability, maintainability, safety, and security.
Engineering Simulation has been an essential part of product development engineering across many industries and disciplines for decades. This work is typically performed by technical specialists with deep knowledge in their respective domains, and with expertise in specialized mathematical and analytical tools.
The SMS WG defines Systems Modeling and Simulation (SMS) as the use of interdisciplinary functional, architectural, and behavioral models (with physical, mathematical, and logical representations) in performing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to specify, conceptualize, design, analyze, verify and validate an organized set of components, subsystems, systems, and processes.
The SMS WG communicates to the wider engineering community via the SMS Community. This consists of individuals who are either NAFEMS or INCOSE members, with an interest in the topic of Systems Modeling and Simulation but who are not necessarily experts in this area.
Goals
SMS WG supports activities that bridge Engineering Simulation and Systems Engineering to optimize the integration of solutions for both OEM and supplier. This includes education, communication, promotion of international standards, and development of requirements that will have general benefits to the Engineering Simulation and Systems Engineering communities.
SMS WG organizes meetings with the SMS Community to keep them informed of developments in the field of SMS and to keep members of the SMS Community abreast of SMSWG activities.
SMS WG ensures Products are strengthened by carrying both the NAFEMS and INCOSE branding.
SMS WG provides support for flagship NAFEMS & INCOSE events including the NAFEMS World Congress and the INCOSE Symposium. Such support will include invitations to each organization’s meetings on subjects of mutual interest.
SMS WG provides content hosted on NAFEMS and/or INCOSE websites. Such content includes presentations shared at meetings and an up-to-date overview of the SMSWG activities.
SMS WG provides assistance, support and promotion for international standards relevant to SMS.
SMS WG provides joint development and publication of a glossary of terms in use across the field of SMS.
SMS WG provides Guidance in the form of publications and presentations about relevant processes and methods.
SMS WG supports Developing a competency framework for practitioners of SMS.