MBSE Modeling Workflow for the Development of Automated Aircraft Production Systems
Lasse Beers, Maximilian Weigand, Hamied Nabizada, Alexander Fay
Abstract
Contrary to classic document-based engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is an approach that focuses on the definition of engineering artifacts as formal information models. In complex engineering projects, such as the design of automated aircraft production systems, MBSE is a means to control complexity and support interdisciplinary collaboration. To implement MBSE in industry, ready-to-use modeling workflows that guide and support system engineers are required to minimize overhead workload. System Modeling Language (SysML), a general purpose modeling language derived from Unified Modeling Language (UML), is widely accepted as the standard modeling language in MBSE and therefore supported by industry-leading software. In this paper, we propose a SysML-based modeling workflow that supports the conceptual engineering of automated production systems. The system engineer is guided through a multi-layer modeling workflow, which is based on the Software Platform Embedded Systems (SPES) method. The modeling workflow is validated by applying it in the engineering of an automated production system that is used in aircraft manufacturing.