CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF THE USMC FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT (FVL) LIVING LAB
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Authors
Cho, Irene
Earls, Craig L.
Mesa, Mary
Ramos-Calvario, Josue L.
Reichert, Lauren
Wood, Savannah E.
Subjects
USMC
living lab
LL
Future Vertical Lift
FVL
acquisition
living lab
LL
Future Vertical Lift
FVL
acquisition
Advisors
Miller, Scot A.
Johnson, Bonnie W.
Date of Issue
2021-12
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is developing the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) system that will rely heavily on Marine-machine teaming, a complex process that requires further development. The development of a living lab (LL)—a multi-function network of simulators that will serve as the platform for testing, experimenting, and training new technologies and ideas for how the FVL will operate—will help mitigate Marine-machine collaboration and trust issues. This capstone studies the options and requirements for developing a LL through interviews, research that focuses on existing technologies and operational concepts, and Model-Based Systems Engineering tools using a systems engineering approach. The report includes a detailed needs and requirements analysis, stakeholder analysis, and functional design. The team presents a conceptual design, that includes the system architecture, comprising of system, function and physical views, system lifecycle, and the evaluation criteria for a LL. The final product is a set of use cases and concepts of operation. The USMC needs a new approach that supports rapid and relevant upgrades that optimizes the system lifecycle and keeps the Marine in mind. This team recommends the USMC consider these findings and continue researching and developing a LL.
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Systems Engineering Capstone Report
Systems Engineering Capstone Report
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Systems Engineering (SE)
Systems Engineering (SE)
Systems Engineering (SE)
Systems Engineering (SE)
Systems Engineering (SE)
Systems Engineering (SE)
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ONR Arlington, VA 22203
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