Using Model Based Systems Engineering to Create a Triple Channel Cognitive Concept of Operations

The Concept of Operations describes how the system will satisfy the stakeholder?s needs and how it will be operated after its development. This paper proposes the addition of a third cognitive layer to the two most used in the creation of the ConOps. The current method of creating ConOps is studied, followed by the presentation of the methodology used for the development of the triple channel ConOps. A widely known case study is used to apply the methodology then, is possible to analyze the benefits and difficulties of the presented framework. The main benefits of adding a third layer include the formalization of the process by using a visual sequence that is also as detailed as the narrative. For the difficulties, the addition of a third layer can increase the time spent at this phase of the project, requiring a new set of skills that not all engineers may possess.