Model-Based Concept of Operations Development Using Gaming Simulation: Preliminary Findings. (October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Korfiatis, Peter; Cloutier, Robert; Zigh, Teresa
• Other Names: Bekebrede Geertje guest-editor.; Lo Julia guest-editor.; Lukosch Heide guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Simulation & gaming. Volume 46:Number 5(2015:Oct.)
• Page Start: 471
• Page End: 488
• Publication Date: 2015-10
• Subjects: concept of operations -- CONOPS -- gaming simulation -- immersive environments -- MBSE -- model-based systems engineering -- systems engineering; Social sciences -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Simulation methods -- Periodicals; Game theory -- Periodicals; Sciences sociales -- Étude et enseignement -- Périodiques; Simulation, Méthodes de -- Périodiques; Jeu de rôle -- Périodiques; Éducation; Jeu d'entreprise; Jeu de simulation; Méthode de simulation; Sciences sociales; Théorie des jeux; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 003.3
• DOI: 10.1177/1046878115571290
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1046-8781

Abstract

Background. Extensive research exists in the application of gaming simulation to education, experimentation and policy. Systems engineers have begun to utilize gaming simulationduring design . However, such applications have not extended toearly design activities and have provided little evidence ofvalue to systems engineering . Aim. The purpose of this research is to test the hypothesis that the use of gaming simulation willimprove an artifact createdearly in the design process, theConcept of Operations (CONOPS). The aim of this article is to provide an update towork in progress towards testing this hypothesis. Method. Agaming simulation was developed that allows system stakeholders to interact in animmersive environment anddevelop CONOPS . Results. As the research has matured, informal free-formtesting has been conducted.Debriefing has shown that playersperceive value from this gaming simulation and yielded observations relative tofidelity, validity, and usability . Conclusion. The conclusion of this article points topreliminary acceptance of the use of gaming simulation towards CONOPS development. Future work will validate this assertion using quantitative data collected from controlled experiments.