Human Performance Modeling Architecture with HC-130J Mission Application

The Department of Defense emphasizes digital engineering using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), which includes systems modeling language (SysML)-based models. Analysis of system impacts on human operators and their performance typically occurs through non-MBSE approaches. One current process evaluates human performance and workload using IMPRINT, a discrete event simulation tool. IMPRINT primarily exists as a standalone tool with limited built-in functionality to integrate with an MBSE tool. This research develops a generalizable and updateable human performance modeling architecture that combines SysML-based model development with a new To-Be process. The To-Be process creates traceability from the SysML-based model to IMPRINT, using a custom Excel tool that organizes the data from the model into an importable format for IMPRINT. Comparisons of the current and To-Be process determined that the To-Be process supports alternative model development with minimal manual rework by the modeler, while maintaining the SysML-based model as the authoritative source of truth.