A Sandpit for Systems Engineering and Systems Integration education and research. (28th December 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Do, Quoc; Cook, Stephen C.; Campbell, Peter; Shoval, Shraga; Russell, Stephen; Mansell, Todd; Relf, Phillip
• Is Part Of: International journal of intelligent defence support systems. Volume 2:Number 3(2009)
• Page Start: 246
• Page End: 267
• Publication Date: 2009-12-28
• Subjects: Microcosm program -- systems engineering -- systems integration -- model-based systems engineering -- engineering education -- autonomous systems -- defence engineering -- research -- intruder detection -- intruder engagement -- simulation -- autonomous robots -- robot vehicles -- autonomous vehicles; Artificial intelligence -- Military applications -- Periodicals; Cybernetics -- Periodicals; Experimental design -- Periodicals; 623.028563
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-1587

Abstract

This paper describes the Microcosm programme established by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation and University of South Australia that seeks to provide a facility to explore systems integration issues, accelerate the formation of systems engineering competencies, and conduct research into model-based systems engineering. Firstly, the paper outlines the design drivers and long term goals of the programme. This is followed by a description of the Stage One implementation that covers the high-level architecture, system design, and implementation. The utility of the Microcosm Sandpit has been successfully demonstrated through a real-time intruder detection and engagement scenario using real and simulated autonomous robot vehicles.