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Enhancements to FACT for Enhancements to FACT for Enhancements to FACT for Enhancements to FACT for Representing the Marine AirRepresenting the Marine Air--Ground Ground Task Force for Energy Management Task Force for Energy Management
T d S E l tiT d S E l tiTrade Space ExplorationTrade Space Exploration
30 October 201330 October 2013
S. Balestrini D. Browne R. WiseMaj S. Phillips M. O’Neal
FACT Capability OverviewFACT Capability Overview
Framework for Assessing Cost and TechnologyModel A SQL
Database
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Framework for Assessing Cost and Technology
Capture Knowledge
Conceptualizing
Execute Models
Monte Carlo Model B
M d l C
Spreadsheet Data Source
Spreadsheet
p gthe System
Conceptualizingthe Needs
Defining Part
Simulation
Automatic System Assembly
ConcurrentInterface Extensib
Model C
Model D
pData Archive
Custom Format
Defining Part Interdependencies
Concurrent Execution
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odel I ble D
ata In
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Data
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Collaborate
Near Real‐Time Feedback†A
gnostic terface
Visualize Data
Dynamic Data‐Driven Displays
I t iti I t ti
Model X*
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Other Data
Specific User Control & Permissions
Archived Changes & User Communication
Intuitive Interactive Interfaces
Statistical &Visual Analytics
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* There can be multiple models within these generic categories, e.g., cost models for both the life cycle and acquisition, each being its own “peg”† Requires integrated models to be executable in near real‐time
MotivationMotivation
Development of an Energy Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Trade Space and Alternatives Analysis(M&S) Trade Space and Alternatives Analysis Capability within the Framework for Assessing Cost and Technology (FACT)
Design Tool to Assist in Optimizing Expeditionary Capabilities Across All Warfighting Functions
Preserving Warfighting Capability – Lightening the Load to the MAGTF
The Current ApproachThe Current Approach
Focused studies to answer specific questions e.g., what is the impact of improved environmental control
units (ECUs) on the fuel consumption of a representative MAGTF?
Leverage a variety of analyses tools HOMER* Energy Modeling SoftwareHOMER Energy Modeling Software Custom analyses, developed on a per project basis
MAGTF capabilities evaluated within complex scenarios that require extensive effort to define
* http://homerenergy.com/
The Quantitative Decision Making ProcessThe Quantitative Decision Making Process
FACT
ANALYZEe.g., execute simulations
DEFINEe.g., scenario, conditions
VISUALIZEVISUALIZEi.e., understand the data
produced from the analyses
Use MBSE to analyze the Use MBSE to analyze the MAGTF’s MAGTF’s fuel, energy and water consumptionfuel, energy and water consumption
«block»Unit Instance
unit 1..*• This diagram represents the highest level view of the model• It includes the elements that describe a scenario namely the MAGTF
, gy p, gy p
«block»Major Subordinate Element Instance
«block»Echelon
echelon 1..*
It includes the elements that describe a scenario, namely the MAGTF, the hybrid power system analysis and the relevant tactics, techniques and procedures
Contains the elements that are pertinent
«block»Work Breakdown Structure
«block»Supply Network
«block»Locations
wbs 1 supplyNetwork 1loc 1..*
mse 5 to the definition of the MAGTF
Contains the information that is required to execute the hybrid power system analysis tool
values
«block»TTP Considerations
«block»EnerPy
«block»MAGTF
magtf 1
enerpy 1
execute the hybrid power system analysis tool
Contains the doctrinal information that impacts the
maxDesiredTemperature : ˚C{unit = degreeCelsius}minDesiredTemperature : ˚C{unit = degreeCelsius}requiredDaysOfSupply : day{unit = day_time}requiredLitersOfBottledWaterPerDay : arrayLiterPerDay{unit = LitersPerDay}
constraintst t lD C l T t l N b D C l l ti
«block»Scenario
ttp1Block Definition
Diagram (BDD)
A t d iti
information that impacts the energy consumption of the MAGTF
totalDaysCalc : Total Number Days Calculation
partshomer : HOMER [1]
valuesdayToDayRandomVariability : dictOf%{unit = percentage}hourToHourRandomVariability : dictOf%{unit = percentage}inflationRate : arrayOf%numberPhases : IntegerOPTEMPO : arrayOf%
A part decomposition relation for the elements that are pertinent to the analysis, including the
Contains scenario specific information such as start date, duration of each phase, and OPTEMPO for each phasephaseDuration : arrayOfDay
phaseNames : arrayOfStringssilentWatchSchedule : arrayOfIntegersstartDate : IntegertotalNumberDays : IntegertotalNumberHours : Integer
properties that characterize them
OPTEMPO for each phase
MBSE: Model‐based Systems Engineering
Using FACT to Augment Existing Energy Using FACT to Augment Existing Energy Analysis Capabilities for a MAGTFAnalysis Capabilities for a MAGTFy py p
Facilitate the rapid quantitative analysis of new DOTMLPF solutions to increase the MAGTF’s logistic independence
Hybrid Power System Model Energy Consumption Model
What is Renewable energy micro‐electric A MAGTF‐level energy and water
MAGTF s logistic independence
What is it?
Renewable energy micro electricgrid modeling and simulation tool
A MAGTF level energy and water consumption analysis tool
What can FACT
Model multiple loosely interdependent micro‐grids
Facilitate the definition of scenarios Current analysis tools defineFACT
add? interdependent micro‐grids, e.g. FOBS and Patrol Bases
Current analysis tools define the MAGTF force structure at its lowest level
Collaboratively define and evaluate Add geographic awareness to the Collaboratively define and evaluate multiple scenarios
Add geographic awareness to the analysis i.e., seamlessly capture the
effects of terrain weather etceffects of terrain, weather, etc.
Calculate required number of convoys to supply the network of MAGTF bases
DOTMLPF: Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel and FacilitiesFOB: Forward Operating BaseHOMER: Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewables
MAGTF:Marine Air‐Ground Task ForceMPEM:Marine Power and Energy
MAGTF bases
Extending FACT to Accommodate the Extending FACT to Accommodate the Needs of MAGTFNeeds of MAGTF--level analyseslevel analysesyy
Create new scenario definition user interface for FACTFACT Allow user to rapidly define the geographic and force
structure characteristics of the scenario of interest
Extend FACT to accommodate “flexible” work breakdown structures The System-of-Systems nature of the MAGTF forces FACT
d l k b kd h i idlto model work breakdown structures that are not rigidly fixed a priori, but can change depending on the scenario
Rapid Scenario Definition User InterfaceRapid Scenario Definition User Interface
Force Structure DefinitionInstantiation of the MAGTFC t i t ith th TO&E f th tl
Equip the MAGTF based on USMC TO&EContains a tree with the TO&E of the currently
instantiated MAGTF
Marine Air‐Ground Task Force US Marine Corps UnitsDefine Force Structure
Geographical Geog ap caScenario
Define Geographical Location of Bases and the Logistics Network
Open Source MappingOpenStreetMaps and LeafletJS provide an extensibleg OpenStreetMaps and LeafletJS provide an extensible mapping capability, no reciprocal sharing license
FACTFACT--Energy Use CasesEnergy Use Cases
Evaluate materiel and non-materiel solutions to reduce MAGTF fuel, water and battery re-supply convoys Increased fuel consumer efficiency, e.g. generators and vehiclesy, g g Introduction of hybrid power systems Consideration of tactical water purifiers Improved battery efficiencyImproved battery efficiency Better trained vehicle drivers Proper electrical grid layout ensuring optimal generator loading Table of Equipment tradeoffs Table of Equipment tradeoffs Alternate re-supply routes
All evaluations enabled by rapid scenario definition using environmental and terrain data as inputs to the analyses
ContactContact
Santiago Balestrini Robinson, Ph.D.g ,Research EngineerGeorgia Tech Research Institutesantiago balestrini@gtri gatech [email protected]
Richard WiseResearch EngineerGeorgia Tech Research Instituterichard wise@gtri gatech [email protected]
Michael O’NealM&S L dM&S [email protected]
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Enhancements to FACT for Enhancements to FACT for Enhancements to FACT for Enhancements to FACT for Representing the Marine AirRepresenting the Marine Air--Ground Ground Task Force for Energy Management Task Force for Energy Management
T d S E l tiT d S E l tiTrade Space ExplorationTrade Space Exploration
30 October 201330 October 2013
S. Balestrini D. Browne R. WiseMaj S. Phillips M. O’Neal