Orchestrating Tool Chains for Model-based Systems Engineering with RCE

TL;DR

This paper introduces RCE, a tool that simplifies the orchestration of complex tool chains in model-based systems engineering, reducing manual effort and errors in managing multiple software tools.

Contribution

The paper presents RCE, a novel application that supports engineers in developing and orchestrating complex tool chains for MBSE, addressing coordination and data management challenges.

Findings

RCE is used successfully in various research and development projects.

It enables easier creation, analysis, and optimization of models.

The tool reduces manual effort and errors in tool chain management.

Abstract

When using multiple software tools to analyze, visualize, or optimize models in MBSE, it is often tedious and error-prone to manually coordinate the execution of these tools and to retain their respective input and output data for later analysis. Since such tools often require expertise in their usage as well as diverse run-time environments, it is not straightforward to orchestrate their execution via off-the-shelf software tools. We present RCE, an application developed at the German Aerospace Center that supports engineers in developing and orchestrating the execution of complex tool chains. This application is used in numerous research and development projects in diverse domains and enables and simplifies the creation, analysis, and optimization of models.