Resources: Additional Reading & Answered Questions
Resources
Welcome to our additional resources page, where we have compiled a list of valuable sources of knowledge to help you deepen your understanding of MBSE, SysML, and Digital Engineering. Our resources have been categorized into distinct domains, including SysML Language, MagicDraw/Cameo Tool, Methodology Resources, Architecture & Design Resources, Systems Engineering & Management Resources, and Digital Engineering Department of Defense Guidance.
Whether you are looking to brush up on your skills, gain a deeper understanding of a particular topic, or simply need answers to some lingering questions, our list of resources is sure to provide you with a wealth of information.
Last but not least, our Popular Certifications section offers a guide to the most popular MBSE and Systems Engineering certifications available today, including those offered by OMG, INCOSE, and PPI. So, whether you are a novice or an experienced practitioner, our additional resources page has something for everyone.
SysML Language, MagicDraw/Cameo Tool, and Methodology Resources
Our SysML Language section provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the SysML language, including its syntax, semantics, and best practices for modeling complex systems. The MagicDraw/Cameo Tool section offers tutorials, tips, and tricks for effectively using the popular modeling tool for MBSE. The Methodology Resources section provides an overview of various modeling methodologies and frameworks, including MagicGrid.
These are some helpful resources for engineers working with the Cameo/Magicdraw software and utilizing SysML to implement a system. Here is a video which points to other sets of texts which may be helpful in addition to the ones mentioned below. These are low level resources meant to help with the SysML language and the MagicDraw/Cameo buttonology.
A Practical Guide to SysML
This book explains SysML syntax in great detail and can be a great resource for systems engineers learning Cameo/MagicDraw.
By Sanford Friedenthal
ISBN: 978-0-12-385206-9
SysML Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Systems Modelling Language
Another book on the SysML Language
By Lenny Delligatti
ISBN: 0321927869
SysML for Systems Engineering. 2nd Edition : A Model-Based Approach
Chapter 5 Gives a great example worked through.
By Jon Holt & Simon Perry
ISBN: 9781849196529
https://user.eng.umd.edu/~mumu/classes/files/SysML_Notation_Chapter5.pdf
MagicGrid BoK v2
This report explains the MagicGrid Methodology. Note MagicGrid V1 is simpler and may be a better resource.
Free Download (if PDF above doesn't work)
OMG Systems Modeling Language (OMG SysML™)
This pdf explains the SysML syntax by walking through the metamodel. Ties SysML elements to UML elements.
MagicDraw Report Wizard User Guide
This pdf explains how to generate reports out of Cameo/Magicdraw and is a great resource for learning about Velocity Template Language (VTL)
MBSE Execution YouTube Channel
This channel which helps with MagicDraw/Cameo tool buttonology. This is a low level page for Cameo simulations, tips and tricks. Gives examples with button clicks for model contributors working on simulations.
MBSE iNsights YouTube Channel
This channel which helps with MagicDraw/Cameo tool buttonology. This is a low level page for Cameo simulations, tips and tricks. Gives examples with button clicks for model contributors working on simulations.
CameoMagic YouTube Channel
This channel which helps with MagicDraw/Cameo tool buttonology, SysML syntax, and design best practices.
Architecture & Design Resources
In the Architecture & Design Resources section, you will find resources related to software and system architecture, design patterns, and architecture evaluation techniques. These resources explain best practices and common ways to design a system. This is more high level guidance which will ensure you're not making any big mistakes.
The Design of Design - Essays from a Computer Scientist
Great book for design and architecture best practices
By Frederick P. Brooks
ISBN: 978-0-201-36298-5
Vitech Blog Posts
These blog posts are quick reads and are very well written and make some great points.
MBSE: System Models, Executable Models, and More
Thinking in Systems – Dealing with Complexity and Modularity
Systems Engineering & Management Resources
The Systems Engineering & Management Resources section covers a wide range of topics related to system engineering, such as requirements management, system integration, and testing. These are several additional resources to help implement Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) within Cameo/MagicDraw.
Systems Engineering Handbook v4
Vast resource owned and maintained by INCOSE.
Site Link (free download with INCOSE membership)
Dassault Systemes
This is the company that owns Cameo and MagicDraw. They have information about the products.
INCOSE
A resource for everything Systems Engineering with a focus on Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Systems Architecture Guild
Higher level page for additional resources, architecture recommendations. (similar to this website)
ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288
This standard establishes a common framework of process descriptions for describing the life cycle of systems for Systems Engineering and Software Engineering.
Digital Engineering Technical Papers
These papers explain why we are doing what we are doing. Why is there a push for Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, etc.
There is No Spoon
This is an interesting read which explains the vision of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering (DE)
Bending the Spoon
This is a follow-on to "There is No Spoon" which further explains the vision of Digital Engineering.
Digital Twin: Its Role and Structure within a Modern Systems Engineering Approach
Spot on article with good visuals to explain where we are in the evolution of digital twin development and what's next.
Digital Engineering Measurement Framework
This is a follow-on to "There is No Spoon" which further explains the vision of Digital Engineering.
Digital Engineering Department of Defense Guidance
Finally, our Digital Engineering Department of Defense Guidance section provides guidance on implementing digital engineering practices in defense organizations.
NASA: Digital Model-Based Engineering: Expectations, Prerequisites, and Challenges of Infusion
Detailed Paper, July 2017
Air Force & Space Force: Guidance for e-Program Designations
Provides a brief vision and scorecard which can be helpful when leadership is too vague about what aspects of Digital Engineering they want to develop. May 2020
Navy & Marine Corps: Digital Systems Engineering Transformation Strategy
Detailed Paper, 2020
DoD Systems Engineering Digital Engineering Fundamentals
Applications of Digital Engineering and Modular Open Systems Approach
Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation (JDMS) special issue: Transforming the engineering enterprise
Very short journal entry with some basic concepts, Feb 2018
