RCASSE: Rapid Computer-Aided System of Systems (S2) Engineering

This paper expands system of systems (S2) engineering through the addition of rapid, top-level engineering, in a computer-aided environment known as Rapid Computer-Aided System of Systems Engineering (RCASSE). This process is carried out over a nominal six month period and involves ten steps: Mission Engineering Baseline Architecting Performance Assessment Specialty Engineering Interfaces/Compatibility Evaluation Software Issues/Sizing Risk Definition/Mitigation Scheduling Pre-Planned Product Improvement Life Cycle Cost Issue Assessment Each of these steps is defined and discussed, together with supporting computer tools.