THE RDECOM INTEGRATED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING FRAMEWORK (ISEF) AND ITS USE IN SUPPORT OF THE COMBAT VEHICLE PROTOTYPE (CVP)

<title>Abstract</title> <p>The Integrated Systems Engineering Framework (ISEF) is an RDECOM solution to capture, leverage, and preserve/reuse Systems Engineering (SE) knowledge generated throughout a system’s lifecycle. The framework is a system of tools designed to support decision making with confidence through embedded SE process management, high quality data visualizations, and system lifecycle information traceability. A web based tool architecture supports near zero IT footprint and allows real time collaboration between team members.</p> <p>The Combat Vehicle Prototype program is a large S&T effort within the Army community to create a virtual demonstrator to influence the next Future Fighting Vehicle program of record. The program is made up of “leap-ahead” technology development efforts pursuing TRL 6 demonstrations. These technologies are being coordinated with the CVP central program office to ensure an effective system level concept is transitioned at the end of the program.</p> <p>This paper will begin by providing an overview of current capabilities within ISEF as well as in-development and funded efforts to come in the near future. Next, it will discuss the implementation of the ISEF toolset on the CVP program, success stories, and areas for improvement through continued development.</p>