Modern day defense projects are becoming more complex and increasingly distributed across various suppliers, increasing the need to have a formal way to organize an enterprise architecture (EA) or systems architecture into complementary and consistent views. All major weapons and information technology system acquisitions are required to develop and document an EA using the views prescribed in the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Ministry of Defense Architecture Framework (MoDAF). These changes drive the need for a formal modeling language for DoDAF/MoDAF systems and improved methods of communication between system and system engineers. This is what OMG UPDM^TM is all about.

What is OMG UPDM^TM?

UPDM is a graphical modeling language which is based on the  DoDAF and the MODAF, which will significantly enhance the quality, productivity, and effectiveness associated with enterprise and system of systems architecture modeling, promote architecture model reuse and maintainability, improve tool interoperability and communications between stakeholders, and reduce training impacts due to different tool implementations and semantics.

What is the EmbeddedPlus UPDM Toolkit?

An add-in product to the IBM RSDP, it provides UPDM language support and related features to IBM Rational Software Modeler/Architect (RSM/RSA) and Rational Systems Developer (RSD). This combination provides a complete solution for systems and software engineers from requirements through to modeling and simulation in one working environment, including integrations with ClearCase and ClearQuest.

What are the benefits of using UPDM?

• UPDM significantly enhances the quality, productivity, and effectiveness associated with enterprise and system of systems architecture modeling.
• UPDM improves the integration between system of systems modeling and system modeling to support post acquisition life cycle design modeling.
• UPDM is an open standard and supports XMI and ISO 10303-303 (AP233) allowing for information interchange to other systems engineering tools such as CAD, electrical and engineering-analysis tools.

What are the benefits of using the EmbeddedPlus UPDM Toolkit?

• The UPDM Toolkit plugs directly into IBM Rational’s Eclipse-based modeling and development environment, allowing the sharing of model artifacts between system and software engineers, all from within a common tooling environment.
• Provides requirements modeling capabilities and integrates with traditional requirements management tools such as Telelogic DOORS® (via EmbeddedPlus DoorKeeper) and IBM Rational RequisitePro to ensure traceability.
• UPDM models can be statically analyzed using model validation including support for OCL. UPDM Models can also be executed via the EmbeddedPlus Simulation Toolkit.
• The UPDM Toolkit and IBM Rational’s supporting modeling platform are based on open standards including the open-source Eclipse plug-in architecture, Eclipse’s UML2 reference implementation, and supporting XMI model storage format. Based on Eclipse, you can easily extend the tooling by creating custom plug-ins or by purchasing commercial plug-ins to supplement your tooling environment.
• Leverage your investments in Rational Rose with no-cost trade up to Rational’s Modeling platform. Rose models are easily imported and can be upgraded to support UPDM with a single click.