Step 1 in Creating a ConOps: Create a Working Group
First step in creating a Concept of Operations: Create a Working Group
A ConOps cannot be created by one individual or one group because this document is attempting to define the operating environment from the perspective of multiple users and each user must be represented.
Therefore the working group is made up of a cross functional team to define the ConOps. The group should be comprised of:
- Central Control Operators - the eyes and ears who control the entire system.
- Train Drivers - drive the trains along the track
- Maintenance Personnel - maintain the system and troubleshoot problems when they arise
- Instructors - train the Operators' personnel
- Network Maintainers - Maintain the wired and wireless network
- Engineers - Operator's engineers who understand and maintain the existing signalling system
- CBTC experts - Engineers with experience deploying CBTC technologies.
Each representative will bring their perspective to the group and define what the Operator need from the CBTC system to deliver service to the riding public.
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6 年The only comment I would add is the multiple users need to have a common vision of the business objectives to be achieved that justify the financial investment in CBTC, particularly if CBTC is intended to make fundamental changes to the existing operating environment with respect to service levels to be provided, and the level of automation to deliver these service levels.
Although it would seem to be intuitive, the concept of operations document is foundational when rolling out any new system.? This is one of a handful of documents, that when the systems team gets it right, a good design will follow.? Agree completely with the article.??