A methodology to support early stage off-the-shelf naval vessel acquisitions

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorMorris, B.
dc.contributor.authorCook, S.
dc.contributor.authorCannon, S.
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description.abstractThis paper describes a research programmeto construct a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodology thatsupportsacquiringorganisations in the early stages of Off-the-Shelf (OTS) naval vesselacquisitions. Astructured approach to design and requirements definition activities hasbeen incorporated into the methodology to provide an easily implemented, reusableapproach thatsupportsdefensible acquisition of OTS naval vesselsthrough traceability of decisions. The methodology comprises two main parts.Firstly,a design space is developed from the capability needs using Set-Based Designprinciples, Model-Based Conceptual Design,and Design Patterns.A key idea is to employ Concept and Requirements Explorationto trim the design space to the region of OTS designs most likely to meet the needs. This region can be used to specifyRequest for Tender (RFT)requirements. Secondly, the methodology supports trades-off between the OTSdesign options proposed in the RFT responses using a multi-criteria decision makingmethod.The paper includes anexampleimplementation of the methodology for an indicative Offshore Patrol Vessel capability.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityB A Morris, S C Cook, S M Cannon
dc.identifier.citationTransactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects Part A: International Journal of Maritime Engineering, 2018; 160(A1):A-21-A-39
dc.identifier.doi10.5750/ijme.v160iA1.1045
dc.identifier.issn1479-8751
dc.identifier.issn1740-0716
dc.identifier.orcidCook, S. [0000-0002-7753-8410]
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2440/138408
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherRoyal Institution of Naval Architects
dc.rights©2018: The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.5750/ijme.v160ia1.1045
dc.titleA methodology to support early stage off-the-shelf naval vessel acquisitions
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

Files

Collections

Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation, and Innovation Centre publications