Advanced Concept Development and Requirements Analysis

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System Engineering Support

System Engineering Support System Engineering Support

Technology Integration and Training

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Success Stories

At JHNA, we are exceptionally proud of the work we have done to support our clients.  Below is a sample of some of the work we have done to ensure our clients’ programs achieved the results they desired.

Autonomous Navigation System (ANS)

JHNA developed advanced operational concepts incorporating Autonomous Navigation Systems for various future combat systems (FCS) unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), robotic platforms and manned ground vehicles (MGV).  JHNA developed concepts of operation (CONOPs) to include both a range of mission types including armed and unarmed profiles, and investigates various manned and unmanned ground vehicle configurations.  The CONOPS served as the top-level framework to relate key operational capabilities: system performance expectations, and operational architecture relationships between key entities in relation with the exchange of information, interoperability, integration and interface. JHNA defined the top-level system performance requirements necessary for an ANS on a tactical MGV/UGV to satisfy the CONOPS and the FCS Program concepts for MGV/UGV. Requirements considered vehicle size and weight, payload, general mobility characteristics and movement.  In addition, JHNA provided a definition of the performance capabilities of potential UGV configurations.  The requirements definition considered the Ground Control Station (GCS) logistics, manning, and communications issues for the vehicle/system.  JHNA developed the tactical behavior requirements for a Preliminary/Critical Design Review (PDR/CDR)-ready Component Item Design Specification (CIDS). JHNA also developed the tactical behavior requirements for ANS.

Systems Engineering, Operational Architecture and Requirements Analysis Support

JHNA performed requirements analysis and development activities in support of the Improved Mobility and Operational Performance through Autonomous Technologies (IMOPAT) and UGV Safe Operations in Urban Reconnaissance in Complex Environments (SOURCE), Army Technology Objectives (ATO) to identify top level system -operational requirements. JHNA was the bridge between the operational concepts and the requirements analysis, and translated those needs into a set of operational requirements that define what a system must do and how well it must be done.   JHNA analyzed  existing vignettes and  relevant user community documents such as Capability Development Documents (CDDs) and then applied that input to the intended operating environment in order to determine the problem to be solved based on provided measures of effectiveness. Requirements analysis was conducted iteratively with functional analysis.  JHNA further decomposed requirements to lower level functions for allocation and was able to assist in defining functional interfaces. Reviewed applicable documents: ICD/CDD(ORD), PID/CID, Warfighting Analyses,  Operational Mode Summary/Mission Profile, Operational and Organization Plan; codified the top-level threshold and objective performance parameters of both the technology and the system; identified key system and sub-system warfighting functionality and relationships; and developed a system requirements compendium for the ATOs

IR&D on Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems

JHNA provided technical consulting to GDRS in their analysis of Joint Architect for Unmanned Systems (JAUS).  This effort consisted of JHNA showing how JAUS could be improved through use of department of defense architecture framework (DODAF).   The operational, system, technical architectures in the DODAF have relevance to the domain model and reference architecture process in JAUS.   Final products included PowerPoint presentation with embedded notes. JHNA delivered detailed graphical vignettes representing critical tactical behaviors for the FCS ARV-A and ARV-RSTA unmanned vehicles.  JHNA also developed representative Operational Architectures for OV-1s, OV-2s, OV-3s, OV-4s, OV-5s, and OV-6cs.

Improving the Effectiveness of Army Recruiters with Technology

JHNA Battalion Applications Trainers (BATs) trained Army recruiters to use the software applications in the Army Recruiting Information Support System (ARISS) in several different recruiting battalions across the United States. All of our BATs had extensive military service with recruiting and training backgrounds. Their excellent training helped Army recruiters better use automation to more efficiently meet their recruiting mission goals.

Provision of Systems Engineering Support

JHNA has supported the OSD (A&T), Deputy Director, Assessments and Support (DD, AS) office and assigned personnel in multiple areas.

  • Supported the Defense Acquisition Board process by assessing programs and participating in the integrated process team process;
  • Prepared and present Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) and Major Automated Information Systems (MAIS) Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES) assessments for developmental test
  • Provided support to component program management offices in the development and implementation of Systems Engineering Plans for programs; supported Program Management Offices (PMO) in the development of Test and Evaluation Strategy (TES) / Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) for programs on the DoD T&E Oversight List
  • Reviewed Defense acquisition program readiness to enter Initial Operational Test and Evaluation, based on the results of Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) completed prior to the assessment
  • Provided Conference and Symposium Support to assist the DD, SE/AS in interfacing with the Software and Systems Engineering and Test and Evaluation communities, including industry and academia.

Intelligent Ground Systems RC/Crew ATO Program Planning and Transition

JHNA provided support to IGS ATO, TARDEC efforts by assisting Intelligent Ground Systems (IGS) in accurately framing program work scope and ensuring that ATO objectives are clearly framed and relevant to users. We assisted IGS in up-front clarification of both the operational and system requirements and then facilitated interaction with industry teams to clarify and establish threshold and objective capabilities. JHNA conducted those actions that facilitated future transition of ATO efforts/products within the customer community. Other tasks we conducted included:

  • Developed and supported presenting information briefings tailored to user, S&T, and acquisition audiences to socialize the ATOs.
  • Provided operational concept assistance to the Joint Convoy Active Safety System (JCASS) FY10 JCTD proposal development.
  • Developed and presented an Army professional development education series of instruction to TARDEC personnel and provided  sufficient documentation to allow the institutionalization of the instruction.
  • Assisted other IGS PMs for operational concept and demonstration support as directed. Conducted analysis of JUONS submitted to IGS to help them determine the operational issues and path forward to meet the corresponding user needs.