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Concept of operations

About: Concept of operations is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 964 publications have been published within this topic receiving 6845 citations. The topic is also known as: CONOPS.


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01 Jan 1990
TL;DR: In this paper, the Air Force developed a new logistics concept of operations (CONOPS) intended to enhance the responsiveness of the logistics system in the face of wartime uncertainties, which was used to mitigate resource constraints that may develop in peacetime from budget reductions, temporary loss of repair capability, tardy deliveries of assets from contractors, and many other events that induce asset shortages.
Abstract: : In the Uncertainty Project, RAND quantified very substantial levels of variability in peacetime demands for resources, particularly aircraft recoverable space parts. The unpredictability of peacetime demands is likely to be dramatically compounded in wartime by system disruptions, enemy attacks, and inevitable deviations from peacetime planning as the combat scenario unfolds. In response to this situation, the Air Force developed a new logistics concept of operations (CONOPS) intended to enhance the responsiveness of the logistics system in the face of wartime uncertainties. This briefing Note asserts that the initiatives incorporated in the CONOPS, although originally intended to enhance the responsiveness of the logistics system in wartime, also improve its effectiveness in mitigating resource constraints that may develop in peacetime from budget reductions, temporary loss of repair capability, tardy deliveries of assets from contractors, and many other events that induce asset shortages in peacetime.

1 citations

Proceedings ArticleDOI
03 Oct 2021
TL;DR: In this article, a broad approach for identifying SFCs involving technology trends in research, assessment of known and unknown risks in safety reports, and causal and contributing factors in aviation accidents and incidents is presented.
Abstract: Assuring safety in the NAS with the inclusion of new entrants that are part of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) will require overcoming unique safety challenges that result from combining innovative technologies with novel airspace concepts for moving people and cargo using semi-autonomous/autonomous vehicles. Overcoming these AAM safety assurance challenges is the focus of the In-time Aviation Safety Management System (IASMS). The IASMS Concept of Operations (ConOps) describes an interconnected set of services, functions, and capabilities (SFCs) designed to manage operational risks, identify unknown risks, and inform system design to mitigate risk. This paper describes a broad approach for identifying SFCs involving technology trends in research, assessment of known and unknown risks in safety reports, and causal and contributing factors in aviation accidents and incidents. This approach leverages these sources to identify potential SFCs that enable the Monitor, Assess, and Mitigate (M-A-M) functionality that represents the enabling framework of the IASMS.

1 citations

Proceedings ArticleDOI
02 Aug 2010
TL;DR: The development of several models used for the simulation, difficulties encountered, the models, limitations, the results, and future planned usage with real time simulators are described.
Abstract: Real time virtual simulators have been developed al ong with constructive entities to provide a Network Centric Operation (NCO) capability to test decision making and coordinated action in an effective and timely manner. Constructive model s are often used to provide initial analysis and simulation using one or more concepts of operat ions (CONOPS). Virtual simulators can then provide very basic capabilities from three deg rees of freedom (DOF) generic models all the way to full handling qualities models for specific platforms to provide the operator sufficient capabilities to perform the mission, which often pr ovides new tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). It is also possible to gain considerable i nsight into the requirements by having the operators interact with each other and the construc tive entities by testing improved information processing and transfer between sensors, analysts, decision makers and effectors, etc. New capabilities needed include the extensive use of gr ound forces working with the air and ground assets to provide an integrated cohesive force. In the test case used, the vehicles needed to be six degrees of freedom models that provided more than basic motion, but did not require highly detailed models as long as the operators could use them for the intended purpose. There are several possible techniques to develop models that can be used including starting with first principles and creating a new model using one of se veral autocode generation products, using external models from third party sources or modifyi ng a similar model to provide the new functionality. It was decided to modify existing m odels to provide air and ground vehicles that would interact with the environment. This paper wil l describe the development of several models used for the simulation, difficulties encountered w ith the models, limitations, the results, and future planned usage with real time simulators.

1 citations

01 Sep 2006
TL;DR: A system of information systems will be presented to demonstrate current and potential capabilities in information sharing and a concept of operations for the use of emergent open Internet technologies as the basis for a network-centric environment is provided.
Abstract: : The Industrial Age spawned a revolution that brought fundamental changes to the business of commerce, the structures of society, and the theories of warfare that are used to this day. With the dawn of the Information Age a similar revolution has begun, with the realization of the science of networks and their effects on complex systems, such as command and control and sharing information both internally and externally of a traditional military organization. Recognizing the power of Network-Centric Warfare, the US Military is transforming to develop that means. This has translated into the holistic requirement of agile, interoperable networks to achieve information superiority in fighting future wars and maintaining peace. The purpose of this thesis is to provide a concept of operations for the use of emergent open Internet technologies as the basis for a network-centric environment. Examining current relevant research on networks and their application in the US military, a system of information systems will be presented to demonstrate current and potential capabilities in information sharing. Developing constructs such as web feeds, portals, blogs, and wikis will be used to create an interconnected framework for use with coalition partners, other government agencies, non-government organizations, and internal communications.

1 citations

15 Oct 2019
TL;DR: This Thesis gives a contribution to the STRATOFLY project in terms of Concept of Operations (ConOps) analysis and trajectory simulation via ASTOS software leading to important results about mission phases duration, fuel consumption and feasibility of certain operational procedures.
Abstract: In 2050 the number of passengers travelling globally aboard civil aircrafts is predicted to be six-fold higher than today. New and promising technologies in the fields of high-speed propulsion and high-temperature resistant materials make it possible to think about the exploitation of the stratosphere for long distance routes to be covered in shorter time frames with respect to conventional civil passenger aircrafts. The STRATOFLY project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme for the development of a hypersonic civil passenger transport aircraft concept, addressed as STRATOFLY MR3, that shall be able to perform cruise at 30 km altitude and Mach 8 flight speed with the aim to drastically reduce transfer time, noise and emissions for long haul point-to-point missions. The project gains relevant knowledge from previous EU co-funded projects in the field of hypersonic transport. The conceptual design of such kind of system and the related mission, however, is a complex challenge and the cooperation of many participants from different institutions is crucial to achieve project’s goals. This Thesis gives a contribution to the STRATOFLY project in terms of Concept of Operations (ConOps) analysis and trajectory simulation via ASTOS software. The ConOps analysis has led to the development of the conceptual Design Reference Mission (DRM) in terms of mission phases definition and assessment. The mission has been also studied from an operational point of view through the definition of the subsystems level modes of operations and the development of operational procedures supported by useful logical decomposition tools. Furthermore, possible out-of-nominal scenarios have been identified in relation to possible critical events that can affect the propulsive subsystem during the mission. Both the DRM and some relevant out-of-nominal scenarios have been finally simulated and assessed via ASTOS software leading to important results about mission phases duration, fuel consumption and feasibility of certain operational procedures. Thanks to interesting projects and outstanding technologies under investigation all around the world, the future of civil aviation is revealing to be promising and fascinating. Together with the work of other researchers, engineers and dreamers from and outside Europe, this Thesis is intended to play its very small part to make it happen.

1 citations


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No. of papers in the topic in previous years
YearPapers
202133
202025
201940
201830
201743
201647