MBSE AND CAD: A SURVEY OF CURRENT PRACTICE AND FUTURE END-STATE
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Authors
Swank, David A.
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Model-Based Systems Engineering
MBSE
Computer-Aided Design
CAD
MBSE
Computer-Aided Design
CAD
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Vaneman, Warren
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2024-09
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Presently, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) cannot be integrated in such a way that changes in one will automatically inform impacts or changes on the other. The current state presents many challenges such as limited model data transfer and interoperability and multiple copies of files in each tool. This thesis answers questions on the current state of MBSE and CAD integration, gaps between MBSE and CAD, how MBSE and CAD can be more fully integrated in the future, and how an elimination of the need for 2D drawings can be accomplished. The first steps that can be taken are laid out in a roadmap and include modifying CAD import options for a more accessible upload of data, using an additional parameter file to assist in the transfer of data between CAD and MBSE tools, and using an open-source software to implement a more data rich file transfer type. Working with both MBSE tool developers and CAD tool specialists or through other means such as industry leaders driving change or standards being created, this change could be brought to fruition and possibly be applied beyond just CAD to additional areas of interest in order to create a more robust MBSE environment.
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