Integrated Mission Model for Human-System Synchronization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Historically, systems have been designed without consideration for specific mission needs, leading to inefficiencies and integration issues between human and system functions, as they are not optimized to accomplish particular missions effectively.
Innovation Solution
The method involves generating and integrating human, system, and operational node models using the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DODAF) and Colored Petri Net (CPN) models to create an integrated mission model that synchronizes human activities with system functions and operational activities, optimizing and validating the mission process to address deficiencies and improve efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If systems are designed without consideration for specific mission needs, then system design can follow generic approaches, but mission effectiveness and integration between human and system functions deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the mission design process into distinct models: human activity models, system function models, and operational activity models. Each model captures specific aspects of mission execution independently, then they are integrated through the integrated mission model framework. This segmentation allows systematic analysis of human-system integration without overwhelming complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated mission model serves as an intermediary framework that connects and synchronizes human activities with system functions. It acts as a mediator that translates between human operational requirements and system capabilities, ensuring effective integration while maintaining design manageability.
2Productivity
If traditional system design approaches are used, then design process is simpler, but efficiency and ability to meet mission expectations deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the complex mission analysis into separate human models and system models that can be developed and validated independently. This segmentation enables parallel development workflows and reduces the complexity burden on any single design activity while improving overall mission execution efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated mission model provides feedback mechanisms that allow validation of whether human activities and system functions are properly synchronized for mission effectiveness. This feedback loop enables iterative optimization of mission execution efficiency without requiring complete redesigns.
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AI summary
A method for mission profiling includes generating a human model including human activities and generating a system model including system functions. The method also includes generating an operational node model, including operational activities; and integrating the human model, the system model and the operational model to form an integrated mission model.