Application Domains: Space Systems

Space Systems Working Group

Expanding Systems Engineering applications in Space Systems

Established 2000

Working Group Purpose & Mission

Mission:

The purpose of the Space Systems Working Group (SSWG) is to expand the body of knowledge of systems engineering as it is applied to space systems. Specifically, the purpose of the SSWG is to:

Promote the use of systems engineering principles, techniques, and practices in government, academic, and private industry organizations which are identified with space applications
Provide a forum in the professional networking of INCOSE that is pertinent to professionals in the space systems community
Support the INCOSE Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Initiative by developing an MBSE Systems Modeling Language (SysML) Reference Model of a CubeSat

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Members

Co-Chairs

David Kaslow

Alejandro Levi

Inquiries

space-systems@incose.net

Scope

The SSWG explores the application of systems engineering to space systems in government, industry, and academia.

Goals

An overarching goal for the SSWG is to increase the quality and scope of the technical and professional information available to its members and to enhance the interchange of that information between its members. A specific goal for the SSWG is to develop a CubeSat System Reference Model (CSRM) that is distributed to and adapted by CubeSat projects and that covers an entire CubeSat project life cycle from concept to retirement.

Outcomes

The SSWG supports the discussion and dissemination of information between its members. The tempo and topics of contribution are determined by the level of participation by the community and availability of contributed content. A specific product provided by the SSWG is the MBSE SysML CubeSat System Reference Model (CSRM).

Top 2 CSRM Papers: (Start here!)

2020-ieee-aerospace-conf---development-and-application-of-the-cubesat-system-reference-model

2021-INCOSE-IW-Development-and-Application-of-the-CSRM

CSRM Papers and Presentations: (Additional Information)

Papers-and-Presentations-2023-01-22

2014 IEEE Aerospace Conf - MBSE Applied to the Simulation of a CubeSat Mission

2017-ieee-aerospace-conf---a-model-based-systems-engineering-(mbse)-approach-for-defining-the-behaviors-of-cubesats

2018 IEEE Aero Conf - MBSE Approach for Technical Measurement with Application to a CubeSat

2019-small-sat-conf---developing-a-cubesat-mbse-system-reference-model---interim-status-5

2021-ieee-aerospace-conf---mission-engineering-and-the-cubesat-system-reference-model

2021-small-sat-conf---mission-engineering-and-the-cubesat-system-reference-model---status-1b642048572db67488e78ff000036190a

2022-INCOSE-IW-CSRM-Role-and-Purpose

2022-Small-Sat-Conf-Mission-Engineering-and-the-CubeSat-System-Reference-Model-Status#2

Space Related Conferences:

2023
June 19-23	OMG Technical Meeting - Orlando, FL USA
July 15-20	INCOSE IS - Honolulu
Aug 5-10	Small Sat – Logan Conference - Aug 5-10 Abstract Submit - Feb 2 Notification - Mar 31 Registration Starts - May 10 Side Meeting Deadline - May 31 Paper Deadline - June 6
Sept 25-29	OMG Technical Meeting - Location TBD
Dec 4-8	OMG Technical Meeting - Austin, TX USA

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. When will the CSRM be available?
- The INCOSE-OMG CSRM Team should have the CSRM Profile approved by June 2023. The Profile is a PDF of the SysML Stereotypes considered necessary and/or useful in modeling a Cubesat or Small Sat.

2. Where can I get the CSRM?
- OMG will post the official profile on the OMG site: OMG Cubesat System Reference Model (CSRM)
- OMG is hosting a Beta Release of CSRM at this site (click the PDF symbol on the right side of the OMG/CSRM page).

3. Can I get a Cameo version of CSRM?
- The CSRM Team has been working within Cameo to validate the INCOSE-OMG CSRM Profile. The CSRM Team is considering posting the Cameo instance of CSRM but is unsure how the model would be hosted, supported and maintained. At this time, there is no firm plan to release a Cameo version of CSRM.

Planned Activities

Continue work of CubeSat System Reference Model
Host recurring industry discussions
Determine the value of additional INCOSE Technical Products for the industry

Planned Work Products

Continue work of CubeSat System Reference Model including exploring Mission Engineering

Find out more by visiting the Working Group Yammer community today!

Yammer is INCOSE's social media platform for members. Use your INCOSE-issued Microsoft credential to login and join the conversation. INCOSE credentials are in the form of first.last@incose.net or first.last@incose.buzz.