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.

Improving the Constellation Mission Control Center System Design Using Integrated Executable Architectures and Visualization

Abstract: A systems engineering approach, called CONOPS Simulation, which combines integrated architecture development, discrete event simulation, and graphical visualization into a fully traceable simulation is presented in this paper. This approach allows analysis of architectural alternatives and is also an effective communication tool for describing concepts of operations to an audience of various backgrounds and discipline expertise. Details of the process for developing a CONOPS Simulation are discussed, including the architectural diagrams required, translation of the architecture to a discrete event simulation engine, and different types of real-time visualizations that can be incorporated into the simulation. To further help in understanding the approach, a case study is given demonstrating the use and benefits of CONOPS Simulation to the NASA Mission Operations Directorate as a tool to explore new concepts and architectures for ground operations in support of human spaceflight.

Vertical-Sensing Effectiveness and CONOPS Tool for Operational Requirements (VECTOR) (PREPRINT)

Abstract: The ability to attain information superiority over an enemy and to quickly exploit it will be the core of the continued success of U.S. forces. Speed of command and decision-making will not only affect the outcome of future battles but drive the outcome of future battles. The Military Transformation Vision for the Department of Defense allows for an increased competitive advantage by creating future concepts of operation that will aid in the speed and effectiveness of defeating future enemy threats. At the core of the transformation vision is the Network Centric Warfare (NCW) concept of high quality shared awareness. NCW will better facilitate both the allocation and application of forces. General Dynamics, under the sponsorship of AFRL/SNR, have completed a series of studies that evaluate the impact of sensor and reference system information and accuracies upon warfighter effectiveness. These studies required a unique simulation methodology that has become, by design, a new M&S tool. This paper introduces this new tool called VECTOR. Consistent with the studies’ methodologies, VECTOR leverages other simulations such as the Theater-wide Information Management SIMulation (TRIMSIM) for combining reference errors, GIANT for geometry, navigation errors and weapons effects, and the Global Architecture Combat ID Effectiveness Requirements (GLACIER) tool for the combat ID function. VECTOR considers all reference system position, velocity, attitude, frequency and time (PVAFT) parameters for the complete evaluation of the impact of them on NCW. With future planned upgrades, VECTOR will provide a user with the capability to evaluate and visualize all aspects of an NCW scenario: reference errors, ISR sensor errors, data links, combat ID, and pilot/operation decision rules.

Smart Parking Garage: Concept of Operations and User Benefits

Abstract: In this paper, the concept of Smart Parking Garage (SPG) is formally introduced. The SPG is a garage that makes use of sensors, dynamic message signs, smartphone applications, and a computer server connected to form a smart system. The concept of operations, including functional requirements, equipment, relationships with the U.S. National Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) architecture, and a typical use case of an SPG are described. To assess the benefit of an SPG compared to a conventional garage, a five-level garage was selected, and the search times to park in 22 selected spaces were measured by a test vehicle. The results showed that SPG reduced the median search time by 35 seconds. The level of service improved from an approximately equal split of As and Bs to all As. The economic benefit of SPG is also illustrated through an example.

Buddy Tag CONOPS and Requirements.

Abstract: This document defines the concept of operations (CONOPS) and the requirements for the Buddy Tag, which is conceived and designed in collaboration between Sandia National Laboratories and Princeton University under the Department of State Key VerificationAssets Fund. The CONOPS describe how the tags are used to support verification of treaty limitations and is only defined to the extent necessary to support a tag design. The requirements define the necessary functions and desired non-functional features of the Buddy Tag at a high level