The DOD Architecture Framework (DODAF) provides an underlying structure to work with complexity. Today’s systems do not stand-alone; each system fits within an increasingly complex system-of-systems, a network of interconnection that virtually guarantees surprise behavior. Systems science recognizes this type of interconnectivity as one essence of complexity. It requires new tools, new methods, and new paradigms for effective system design. This 2-day course is intended for systems engineers, technical team leaders, program or project managers, and others who participate in defining and developing complex systems. This course provides knowledge and exercises at a practical level in the use of the DODAF. You will learn about architecting processes, methods and thought patterns. You will practice architecting by creating DODAF representations of a familiar, complex system-of-systems. By the end of this course, you will be able to use DODAF effectively in your work.

Instructors:

Eric Honour (CSEP) has been in international leadership of the engineering of systems for a dozen years, part of a 38-year career of complex systems development and operation. His energetic and informative presentation style actively involves class participants. He was the founding Chair of the INCOSE Technical Board in 1994. He has been a systems engineer, engineering manager, and program manager at Harris Information Systems, E-Systems Melpar, and Singer Link, and was a Navy pilot. He has led or contributed to the development of 17 major systems, including the Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation systems, the Battle Group Passive Horizon Extension System, the National Crime Information Center 2000. He has a BSSE (Systems Engineering) from the US Naval Academy, MSEE from the Naval Postgraduate School, and is a doctoral candidate at the University of South Australia.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction. System architecting concepts. How architecting fits within systems engineering.

2. Architectures and Architecting. Fundamental concepts. Terms and definitions. Origin of the terms within systems development. Understanding of the components of an architecture. Architecting key activities. Foundations of modern architecting.

3. Architectural Tools Architectural. frameworks: DODAF, TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF.20Why frameworks exist, and what they hope to provide. Design patterns and their origin. Using patterns to generate alternatives. Pattern language and the communication of patterns. System architecting patterns. Binding patterns into architectures.

4. DODAF Overview. Diagram types (products) within DODAF. Operational Views, System Views, Technical Standards Views.

5. DODAF Operational Definition Processes. Describing an operational environment, and then modifying it to incorporate new capabilities. Sequences of creation. How to convert concepts into DODAF products. Practical exercises on each DODAF product, with review and critique. Teaching method includes three passes for each product: (a) describing the products, (b) instructor-led exercise, (c) group work to create a product.

6. DODAF Technical Definition Processes. Converting the operational views into technical architecture. Matching the new architecture with legacy systems. Sequences of creation. Linkages between the technical views and the operational views. Practical exercises on each DODAF product, with review and critique, again using the three-pass method.

7. DODAF Migration Definition Processes. How to depict the migration of current systems into future systems while maintaining operability at each step. Practical exercises on migration planning.

Tuition:

Tuition for this two-day course is $1050 per person at one of our scheduled public courses. Onsite pricing is available. Please call us at 410-956-8805 or send an email to ati@ATIcourses.com.

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