Application of Systems Modeling Language (SySML) for Cognitive Work Analysis in Systems Engineering Design Process

Wilfred H. Wells (University of Central Florida, USA)

Waldemar Karwowski (University of Central Florida, USA)

Serge Sala-Diakanda (University of Central Florida, USA)

Kent Williams (University of Central Florida, USA)

Tareq Ahram (University of Central Florida, USA)

James A. Pharmer (Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, USA)

Abstract: At present time most system engineers do not have access to cognitive work analysis knowledge or training in terms that they could understand and apply in the system design process. This may lead to specifying systems requirements that do not account for cognitive strengths and limitations of the prospective users. This paper proposes integration of cognitive work demands in the systems engineering process through development of a Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA) framework and a Tutorial using Systems Modeling Language (SysML). The CWA framework provides a structured approach for defining, managing, organizing, and modeling cognitive work requirements in systems engineering process.

Keywords: Systems Modeling Language, cognitive work analysis, systems engineering, design, tutorial

Categories: J.2, J.4, L.3.0, M.4